NEET2019Zoology-Organic Chemistry
NEET 2019 Zoology Drugs and Medicines MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Drug called ‘Heroin’ is synthesized by:
A
Glycosylation of morphine
B
Nitration of morphine
C
Methylation of morphine
D
Acetylation of morphine
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Heroin is synthesized by the acetylation of morphine, which involves adding acetyl groups to the morphine molecule.
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