The acid that can be used as a hypnotic is :

tartaric acid

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benzoic acid

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barbituric acid

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butanoic acid

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Solution

The correct option is C barbituric acid
Barbituric acid is 6-hydroxyuracil, is an organic compound. The synthesis of barbituric acid is from malonic acid and urea. It is used as depressant for nervous system and for hypnotic purpose.

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