JEE Main 202229 JulyMorning Shift
- Exam
- JEE Main
- Year
- 2022
- Date
- 29 July
- Shift
- Morning Shift
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Chemistry in Everyday Life
JEE Main 2022 · 29 July · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life
Which of the following compounds is an example of hypnotic drug?
Which of the following compounds is an example of hypnotic drug?
Options
- ASeldane
- BAmytal
- CAspartame
- DProntosil
Correct answer
B. Amytal
Step-by-step solution
Derivatives of barbituric acid viz., veronal, amytal, nembutal, luminal and seconal constitute an important class of tranquilizers. These derivatives are called barbiturates. Barbiturates are hypnotic. i.e., sleep producing agents.
Amytal is hypnotic drug used to treat sleep disorder.