Identify the compounds containing amino group from the following compounds.
(A) Novocain
(B) Benadryl
(C) Ephedrine
(D) Adrenaline
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B), (C) and (D)
The amino group (primary –\( \ce{NH2} \), secondary –NHR or tertiary –\( \ce{NR2} \)) is found in many natural products and drugs. Amines occur in proteins, vitamins, alkaloids and hormones, and many drugs are synthetic amines.
(A) Novocain — Correct. A synthetic amino compound, used as an anaesthetic in dentistry.
(B) Benadryl — Correct. A well known antihistaminic drug; it contains a tertiary amino group.
(C) Ephedrine — Correct. It contains a secondary amino group and is used to increase blood pressure.
(D) Adrenaline — Correct. Like ephedrine, it contains a secondary amino group and is used to increase blood pressure.
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
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