JEE Main20236 Apr 2023Evening ShiftChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifeActual
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Morphine is a narcotic analgesic. It helps in relieving pain without producing sleep. Statement II: Morphine and its derivatives are obtained from opium poppy. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
Options
- ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true
- BStatement I is true but Statement II is false
- CBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
- DStatement I is false but Statement II is true
Correct answer
D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Step-by-step solution
Opioids (narcotic analgesics) are a class of medicines that are used to provide relief from moderate-to-severe acute or chronic pain. They may also be called opiates, opioid analgesics, or narcotics. Analgesic is another name for a medicine that relieves pain. Morphine is a narcotic analgesic. It helps in relieving pain with producing sleep.