__________ Was First Synthesized in 1956 and Found to Be

question 29

Multiple Choice

__________ was first synthesized in 1956 and found to be an effective surgical anesthetic, but with serious side effects, including violent behavior

• A) methadone
• B) barbiturates
• C) methaqualone
• D) PCP ("angel dust")

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Definitions:

Increasing Basicity

A qualitative term describing the trend or pattern observed as the basic character (ability to accept protons) of a series of compounds increases.

Acid-Base Pair

A set of two substances that transform into each other by the gain or loss of a proton.

Increasing Acidity

Refers to a trend or condition that leads to an increase in the acidic character or strength of substances.

Conjugate Acid

A species formed by the reception of a proton by a base, characterized by having one more proton and an increased positive charge compared to the original base.