Question

The poisonous substance that is the main constituent of tobacco is?
1. Aspirin
2.  Nicotine
3. Morphine
4. Reserpine

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 :  Nicotine

The correct answer is Nicotine.

• The main poisonous constituent of tobacco is nicotine.

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• Tobacco smoke is made up of thousands of chemicals, including at least 70 known to cause cancer.
  • The cancer-causing chemicals are known as carcinogens.
  • Some of them are:-
    • Nicotine
    • Hydrogen cyanide
    • Formaldehyde
    • Lead
    • Arsenic

• Nicotine- C₁₀H₁₄N₂ 
  • It's a naturally occurring chemical that contains nitrogen.
  • It is heavily addictive.
  • Uses
    • Nicotine is used as a recreational drug because of its mood-altering and pleasure-inducing effects.o
    • It is also used as a treatment for addiction to tobacco.
    • It is also used as a pesticide.
• Aspirin
  • Formula- C₉H₈O₄.
  • It is a common drug used for treating minor pains and fevers.
• Morphine
  • Formula- C₁₇H₁₉NO₃.
  • It is used for treating moderate to severe pain.
• Reserpine
  • Formula- C₃₃H₄₀N₂O₉.
  • It is a drug used to treat high blood pressure.