Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Human Health and Disease

Question:
Which among the following drug is obtained by acetylation of morphine
Options:
Cocaine
Morphine
Heroin
Crack
Correct Answer:
Heroin
Explanation:
Heroin commonly called smack is chemically diacetylmorphine which is a white, odourless, bitter crystalline compound. This is obtained by acetylation of morphine.