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Chemistry Question 70 – NEET-UG 2023

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Some tranquilizers are listed below. Which one from the following belongs to barbiturates?

Tranquilizers are drugs used to treat anxiety and mental tension. They can be classified into different chemical groups based on their structure and mechanism of action.

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Ninja Strategy•Drug Class Recall

Quickly recall the chemical classification of each listed drug to identify the one belonging to the barbiturate group.

Step 1: Understand Tranquilizers and Barbiturates✦ Active

Tranquilizers are a class of drugs used to reduce anxiety and promote calmness. Barbiturates are a specific class of tranquilizers (and sedatives/hypnotics) derived from barbituric acid, known for their depressant effects on the central nervous system.

💡 Teacher's Secret Hint

It's important to distinguish between different classes of tranquilizers, such as benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and other anxiolytics.

Step 2: Classify the Given Options○ Expand

Let's classify each of the given options: 1. Chlordiazepoxide: This is a benzodiazepine, a class of minor tranquilizers. 2. Meprobamate: This is a carbamate, a non-barbiturate anxiolytic. 3. Valium (Diazepam): This is also a benzodiazepine. 4. Veronal (Barbital): This is a classic example of a barbiturate.

💡 Teacher's Secret Hint

Knowing the common names of drugs and their chemical classifications is crucial for drug-related questions in chemistry.

Step 3: Select the Correct Barbiturate○ Expand

Based on the classification, Veronal (Barbital) is the only option that belongs to the barbiturate class.

💡 Teacher's Secret Hint

Memorizing key examples for each drug class is highly beneficial for quick recall.

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