Which one of the following statement is CORRECT ? A) Lysergic acid diethylamide is a depressant B) Heroin is diacetylmorphine C) Hashish has hallucinogenic property D) Cocaine is opioid drug
Which one of the following statement is CORRECT ? A) Lysergic acid diethylamide is a depressant B) Heroin is diacetylmorphine C) Hashish has hallucinogenic property D) Cocaine is opioid drug

Correct option:(B)Heroin is diacetylmorphine

Solution:

  • Lysergic acid diethylamide is a psychedelic drug.
  • Belongs to hallucinogen class.
  • It is a potent halucinogen.
  • Drug act on central nervous system.
  • Heroin is also called as dimorphine, diacetylmorphine or morphine diacetate because two acetyl group of morphine is acetylated with acetyl chloride.
  • Hashish shows psychological and physiological effect when consumed.
  • It is obtained from cannabis plant.
  • It acts as central nervous system depressant.
  • Four categories of psychoactive drugs.
  • These are stimulants, depressants, opiates and hallucinogens.
  • Cocaine belongs to stimulant class.