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1) Which of the following illegal drugs is obtained directly from a natural sour

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Question

1) Which of the following illegal drugs is obtained directly from a natural source? a) Amphetamines b) LSD c) cocaine d) ketamine

2) A suspected drug mixture is analysed by GC-MS. The GC result is shown in figure 1.

What is the best conclusion from this data?

a) The suspected drug mixture is actually a single pure compound b) The mixture contains two major components and one minor component c) The mixture contains many components d) The mixture would be better analysed by TLC

3) Which of the following best describes diamorphine? a) It is a highly purified form of morphine b) It is produced when the latex from the poppy is converted into morphine c) It is isolated from the opium poppy d) IIt is an semi-synthetic derivative of morphine

Explanation / Answer

1) c cocaine .It is obtained from the coca plant .

3) d also called heroin or diacetyl morphine it is a semi synthetic derivative of morphine .)Diacetylated derivative

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