JEE PYQ: Chemistry In Everyday Life Question 13
Question 13 - 2020 (05 Sep Shift 2)
The following molecule (Brompheniramine) acts as an:
[Structure: A molecule with a pyridine ring and a phenyl ring bearing a Br at para position, connected via a carbon to a $-(\text{CH}_2)_2-\text{N}(\text{CH}_3)_2$ chain]
(a) Antiseptic (b) Anti-depressant (c) Anti-bacterial (d) Anti-histamine
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Answer: (d)
Solution
Synthetic drugs like brompheniramine (dimetapp) act as antihistamines.