(a)
Interpretation:
The chemical formula of bupropion which acts as a nicotine cravings reducer is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
Drugs which are used to suppress the effect of depression, anxiety, intense pain is known as antidepressant. The major disadvantages of antidepressant drug are like gaining in weight, dryness in mouth and headaches.
(b)
Interpretation:
The elements in burpropion that has valence electrons farthest from the nucleus is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
The electrons which are present in the outermost shell of an atom are known as valence electrons. The
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