Q. With reference to Black cocaine, consider the following statements;
1.Black cocaine is a mixture of regular cocaine base with various substances to camouflage typical appearance.
2.It is consumed in the Black form itself.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: The resin of the Silphion was extensively used as a spice, perfume, aphrodisiac, contraceptive and medicine.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The pure cocaine base is then recovered from the mixture by extraction using common organic solvents such as methylene chloride or acetone. A second process is required to convert the cocaine base into powdered cocaine hydrochloride.
Source: Indian Express
