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If morphine obtained from Papaver somniferum was acylated, what would we get?

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Cannabinoid
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Marijuana
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Hashish
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Heroin
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Solution

The correct option is D Heroin
Heroin is an opioid which is also known as "smack" or "diamorphine". A morphine molecule which is acetylated at two points is known as heroin.

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