One of the Reasons for the Potentially Acute Lethal Effects

question 115

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons for the potentially acute lethal effects in taking heroin is __________.

• A) the relatively small LD/ED ratio
• B) the relatively high LD/ED ratio
• C) the relatively complex nature of heroin
• D) the presence of naloxone in typical street heroin

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Definitions:

π MO

Pi molecular orbitals are formed by the overlap of p orbitals that are oriented parallel to each other, playing a key role in the bonding of molecules with conjugated systems.

1,3-Butadiene

A basic conjugated diene having the chemical structure C4H6, utilized as a monomer for synthesizing synthetic rubber.

Stepwise Mechanism

A reaction mechanism in chemistry that occurs through multiple discrete steps, each with its own transition state and intermediates.

Reaction

A sequence where substances engage and yield new entities with unique properties.