Physostigmine, an alkaloid obtained from a west african plant (physotigma venenosum),is used in the treatment of glaucoma. treatment of physostigmine with methyl iodide gives a quaternary ammonium salt. what is the structure of this salt?

The structure of the salt is attached.

Explanation:

Physostigmine, an alkaloid obtained from a West African plant (Physotigma venenosum),is used in the treatment of glaucoma. Treatment of physostigmine with methyl iodide gives a quaternary ammonium salt. What is the structure of this salt?

The structure of the salt is attached

c is having 4 valence electrons and is bonded to three hydrogens and one sulphur atom, therefore, the number of bond pair is equal to four. as all the valence electrons are used in forming the bonds so, there is no lone pair left on carbon.

s is having 6 valence electrons and is bonded to one other sulfur atom and one carbon atom, therefore, the number of bond pair is equal to 2. as only two valence electrons are used in forming the bonds so, four electrons are left. therefore, two lone pairs are present on s.