Which of the following anesthetics is chemically unstable to soda lime? A) Enflurane B) Halothane C) Sevoflurane D) Isoflurane

Understand the Problem

The question is asking to identify which anesthetic among the given options is chemically unstable when exposed to soda lime, a common absorbent used in anesthesia. This requires knowledge about the chemical properties of the anesthetics listed.

More Information

Sevoflurane interacts with soda lime to produce a compound known as "Compound A," which can be toxic at certain concentrations.

Tips

A common mistake is assuming newer anesthetics are more stable, but chemical stability depends on the molecular structure and interactions with other substances.

Sources

• Anesthesia Gas Machine- Carbon dioxide absorption - healthprofessions.udmercy.edu
• pharmacology-inhalant-anesthetics.pdf - westernu.edu