JEE Main · 2022 · Shift-ImediumBIO-094

Which of the following compound does not contain sulfur atom?

Biomolecules · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

Which of the following compound does not contain sulfur atom?

Options
  1. a

    Cimetidine

  2. b

    Ranitidine

  3. c

    Histamine

  4. d

    Saccharin

Correct Answerc

Histamine

Detailed Solution

Step 1: Identifying Biomolecules — Cimetidine, Ranitidine, and Saccharin are chemicals often used as drugs or sweeteners, and they contain sulfur in their structures.

Step 2: Structure of Histamine — Histamine (C5H9N3C_5H_9N_3) is an organic nitrogenous compound involved in immune responses.

Step 3: Conclusion — Analysis of the molecular formula of histamine reveals it contains only C, H, and N atoms. Thus, it does not contain sulfur. Correct option is (c).

Remember: Histamine is a biogenic amine synthesized from the amino acid histidine.

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