Which of the following tranquilizers cannot be part of sleeping pills?

Veronal

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Valium

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Chlordiazepoxide

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Serotonin

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Solution

The correct option is C Chlordiazepoxide
Veronal, Valium and Serotonin are examples of barbiturates or sleep-inducing drugs. These are hypnotic compounds barbituric acid and are important tranquilizers and components of sleeping pills. Chlordiazepoxide is a mild tranquilizer used only for reducing tension.

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