Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Chemistry in Everyday Life

Question:

Which of the following tranquilizers cannot be part of sleeping pills?

Options:

Chlordiazepoxide

Amytal

Seconal

Nembutal

Correct Answer:

Chlordiazepoxide

Explanation:

Amytal, seconal and nembutal are examples of barbiturates or sleep-inducing drugs. These are hypnotic compounds barbituric acid and are important tranquilizers and components of sleeping pills. Chlordiazepoxide is a mild tranquilizer used only for relieving tension.