Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 2
Question: Chloroform for anesthetic purposes is tested for its purity with the reagent
[DPMT 2001]
Options:
A) Silver nitrate
B) Lead nitrate
C) Ammoniacal $ Cu_2Cl_2 $
D) Lead nitrate
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
If $ CHCl_3 $ sample contains phosgene $ (COCl_2) $ then it will give a white ppt. When treated with cold $ AgNO_3 $ .