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The alkoloid naturally found in coffee, ...

The alkoloid naturally found in coffee, cocoa and cola nut is

A

Cocaine

B

Morphine

C

Tannin

D

Caffeine

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The correct Answer is:
D

Caffeine `(C_8H_10 N_4 O_2)` is a bitter alkaloid found especially in coffee, tea, cacao, and kola nuts. It is used medicinally as a stimulant and diuretic.
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