Question

Which of these is a hypnotic
(a) metaldehyde
(b) acetaldehyde
(c) paraldehyde
(d) None of these

Answer 1

c is right

paraldehyde

Answer 2

Answer:

The Correct Answer would be (c) Paraldehyde. Paraldehyde is commonly or generally is used in various fields because of it's hypnotic properties it possess.

Explanation:

Paraldehyde is basically a Central Nervous System depressant. It has been found to be an effective hypnotic and a sedative agent because of its CNS depressant properties, which it generally possess. Paraldehyde generally blocks neuromuscular transmission. It is highly believed to help in reducing the release of acetylcholine, that as well in response to the neuronal depolarization that occurs.