Heroin, an addict drug contains______________?
Correct answer: B. Acetyl morphine
- A. ASA
- B. Acetyl morphine
- C. Pentazocine
- D. Propoxyphene
Explanation
Heroin is diacetylmorphine, formed by acetylating morphine at two hydroxyl groups. The other options are different analgesic drugs, not heroin constituents.
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