Question

Pure alkaloidal cocaine which can also be smoked is commonly known as?

• A. Eve
• B. Crystal
• C. Base ball
• D. Angel dust

Hint:

Cocaine salt (powder) is for snorting. Cocaine \textbf{base} is for smoking. Slang terms like "free\textbf{base}", "crack", and "(\textbf{base})ball" all refer to this smokable form.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recognize cocaine types. Cocaine typically exists as cocaine hydrochloride, a powder for snorting or injection. This form is unsuitable for smoking. To smoke cocaine, it must be converted to its "base" form.

Step 2: Recognize the smokable form. Freebase or crack cocaine, the "base" form, has a lower melting point and is smokable. It is the pure alkaloidal form.

Step 3: Slang term identification.
- (1) Eve: A slang term for MDEA.- (2) Crystal: A slang term for methamphetamine.- (3) Base ball: A slang term for freebase or crack cocaine, sometimes denoting a mixture. It relates to the term "base."- (4) Angel dust: A slang term for PCP.
Conclusion: "Base ball" is the relevant slang term for the smokable, pure alkaloidal (base) form of cocaine.