GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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GENERAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The pair of compounds used as anaesthetic in medicines -
A
Ether, Ammonia
B
Nitrogen dioxide, ether
C
Nitrous oxide, Chloroform
D
Chloroform, Nitrogen dioxide
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nitrous oxide is one of the more well-known anesthetic gases, and has been in use for around 200 years. Unlike some other anesthetics, this compound can be used both for inducing unconsciousness and pain control. Chloroform is more potent and more toxic than ether.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nitrous oxide has been used in dentistry and surgery, as an anaesthetic and analgesic, since 1844.

Detailed explanation-3: -’ Nitrous oxide is the least potent inhalational anesthetic. Compared to other anesthetic agents, nitrous oxide causes minimal effects on respiration and hemodynamics. It cannot be a sole anesthetic agent and is often combined with a more potent and volatile anesthetic.

Detailed explanation-4: -Solution : ‘N (2)O‘ (laughing gas) is used as an anesthetic in dental surgery.

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