Which of the followings statements is false considering the properties of alkaloids:

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Which of the followings statements is false considering the properties of alkaloids:

Select one:
a.

Some alkaloids are colored, like berberine (orange) and sanguinarine (yellow)

b.

Caffeine, cocaine, codeine and nicotine are water soluble, whereas others, including morphine and yohimbine are highly water soluble

c.

Most alkaloids contain oxygen in their molecular structure; those compounds are usually colorless crystals at ambient conditions

d.

Many alkaloids dissolve poorly in water but readily dissolve in organic solvents, such as diethyl ether, chloroform or 1,2-dichloroethane

e.

Most alkaloids have a bitter taste or are poisonous when ingested

 
 

 

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