Multiple choice

Which of the following compounds is used as a sedative and hypnotic drug ?

  1. Chloroacetyl chloride

  2. Chloral

  3. Chloral hydrate

  4. N-chloro tosylamide sodium salt

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chloral hydrate is a sedative and hypnotic drug as well as a chemical reagent and precursor. The name chloral hydrate indicates that it is formed from chloral (trichloroacetaldehyde) by the addition of one molecule of water. Its chemical formula is C2H3Cl3O2.