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 $