Question : LSD (lysergic acid diethyl amide) is _______ ?
(1) sweetening agent.
(2) synthetic fiber.
(3) psychedelic drug.
(4) antibiotic.
answer : in all above options the correct answer is “(3) psychedelic drug. ”
explanation of answer : LSD that means lysergic acid diethyl amide is a psychedelic drug. LSD chemical formula is written as “C20H25N3O” and also it’s IUPAC name is “6aR,9R)- N,N- diethyl- 7-methyl- 4,6,6a,7,8,9- hexahydroindolo- [4,3-fg] quinoline- 9-carboxamide” . LSD belongs to indole alkylamines family and this is used in anxiety, depression and also LSD is used as psychosomatic diseases and addiction , LSD is a type of psychedelic drug. that is given in option 3rd that is correct. LSD is used to alter thinking process, and hence is a psychedelic drug.