Paper II — 2022 July (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) — Q21

Paper II

2022 July (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) · 100 marks · 180 min

Question

Chelating agents.

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Answer

Dimercaprol, EDTA (edetate calcium disodium) — form stable, water-soluble complexes with toxic metal ions, converting a tissue-bound toxic form into an inert form excreted mainly by the kidney; used as antidotes in heavy metal poisoning (lead, arsenic, mercury).

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