Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2010 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following compounds is used as a sedative?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Potassium bromide

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Potassium bromide”.
Potassium bromide (KBr) and other inorganic bromide salts produce sedative effects. Potassium bromide has been used for centuries to treat anxiety, insomnia, and epilepsy.

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