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Phenobarbitone is a sleep-inducing drug. It is also used in making:

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acetylene
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soap
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alcohol
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urea
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Solution

The correct option is C urea
Phenobarbital belongs to the class of medications called barbiturates. It is used to treat insomnia (difficulty sleeping) and as a sedative to relieve the symptoms of anxiety or tension. It is also used in making urea which serves an important role in the metabolism of nitrogen-containing compounds by animals and is the main nitrogen-containing substance in the urine of mammals. It also used for the control of certain types of seizures. It works by slowing down the brain and nervous system.


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