MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 The first step in converting opium into heroin involves its treatment with Ca(OH)2, which forms a water-soluble compound from an otherwise water-insoluble compound. The purpose of the calcium hydroxide is to form a(n):
    		 

    A

    		 acid

    B

    		 base

    C

    		 salt

    D

    		 hydrophobic compound



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