General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry
General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry
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ISBN: 9780073511245
Author: Janice Gorzynski Smith Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 25.5, Problem 25.15P
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(a)

Interpretation:

Between morphine and heroin, which compound is more polar should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

The polar compound is those compounds, which carry a small charge due to the attraction of electron towards the electronegative region within the compound. The polar compound may carry a slight negative or slight positive charge.

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(b)

Interpretation:

Between morphine and heroin, which compound can cross the blood-brain barrier more easily should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

The blood-brain barrier is a highly selective membrane, which allows a few molecules to pass through it. It separates the blood and the extracellular fluid from the brain in CNS (central nervous system).

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(c)

Interpretation:

Between morphine and heroin, which compound is a better pain reliever should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

The blood-brain barrier is a highly selective membrane, which allows a few molecules to pass through it. It separates the blood and the extracellular fluid from the brain in CNS (central nervous system). For a compound to be better in terms of pain-relieving properties, it should be easily in the brain cells.

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