This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Anesthesia, Subject name: Pharmacology
Anaesthetic that has a smooth induction is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Diethyl ether, B. Isoflurane, C. N2O, D. Halothane
D: Halothane
Answer: D: Halothane 
Explanation: Ether is highly soluble in body tissues hence induction is slow and unpleasant. Nitrous oxide causes smooth induction but causes less potent. Halothane causes smooth and rapid induction and in 2-5 min surgical anesthesia can be produced. From padmaja 4th edition Page no 192,193