Dry wine is

A. Methylated spirit
B. Methyl alcohol
C. Iso-propyl alcohol
D. Opium
E. Chloral hydrate.

Answer: E. Chloral hydrate.


Explanation:

• Chloral hydrate is colourless, crystalline substance having peculiar pungent odour, and a pungent bitter taste.
• Mechanism of action: Depression of CNS.
• It is given in food or drink to render a person suddenly helpless for the purpose of robbery or rape. Its action is so rapid that it has been given the name of "Knockout Drops".
• Fatal dose is 5-10 grams.
• Fatal period is 8-12 hours.
• Death usually occurs from paralysis of respiratory centre.
• A combination of alcohol and chloral hydrate is commonly known as "Mickey Finn". It is often added to liquor to increase its potency.

Chloral hydrate.