This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Toxicology, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Dry wine is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Dhatura, B. Chloral hydrate, C. Cannabis, D. Cocaine
B: Chloral hydrate
Answer: B: Chloral hydrate 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Chloral hydrate Chloral hydrate* Chloral hydrate is a colourless, crystalline substance having peculiar pungent odour and pungent bitter test. It is a powerful hypnotic, in small doses produces natural sleep, but in larger doses depresses CNS and paralyses vital centers. It is given in food or drink to make person helpless, called knock out drops.* Mickey finn is a combination of alcohol and chloral hydrate. Chloral hydrate is also called dry wine.