Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 78

Question: $ 2CHCl_3+O_2\xrightarrow{X}2COCl_2+2HCl $ In the above reaction, X stands for

[CPMT 1985]

Options:

A) An oxidant

B) A reductant

C) Light and air

D) None of these

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ 2CHCl_3+O_2\underset{air}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Light}}}\underset{Phosgene}{\mathop{2COCl_2+}}2HCl $