The three-dimensional structure of a molecule is an essential part of its chemic

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The three-dimensional structure of a molecule is an essential part of its chemical function and reactivity. Sometimes molecules with similar structures have similar properties. Other times they are vastly different. Analysis Question 2: Consider the following drugs. Two of them have very similar 3-D structures and hence have similar biological effects. Which two are they? Compare the structures and find the two that are most alike. Explain your choice in a few complete sentences. Caffeine/C_8H_10N_4O_2 Nicotine/C_10H_14N_2 Morphine/C_17H_19NO_3 Cocaine/C_17H_21NO_4 LSD/C_20H_25N_3O Heroin/C_21H_23NO_6

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The morphine and heroin have similar 3-D structures and hence have similar biological effects.

If we aceylate two alcoholic groups of morphine, we will get heroin.

Heroin is also called morphine.

Both the drugs are used to relieve pain.

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