Multiple choice

The chemical compound used in narco test is

  1. sodium hypochlorite

  2. LSD

  3. sodium pentothal

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Sodium pentothal (thiopental sodium) is a barbiturate drug used as a 'truth serum' in forensic interrogations due to its inhibitory effect on the central nervous system. It lowers inhibitions and can make subjects more forthcoming during questioning. Sodium hypochlorite is bleach, and LSD is a hallucinogen.

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