Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 144

Question: Chloroform, when kept open, is oxidised to

[CPMT 2004]

Options:

A) $ CO_2 $

B) $ COCl_2 $

C) $ CO_2,\ Cl_2 $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Chloroform is oxidised to a poisonous gas, phosgene $ (COCl_2) $ by atmospheric gas. $ CHCl_3+O\to COCl_2+HCl $