Q. Chloroform, when kept open, is oxidised to
A) $CO_{2}$
B) $COCl_{2}$
C) $CO_{2}\ ,\ Cl_{2}$
D) None of these
Explanation
(b)
Chloroform is oxidised to a poisonous gas, phosgene $(COCl_{2})$ by atmospheric oxidation.
$CHCl_{3}\ + \ O\ \rightarrow \ COCl_{2} + HCl$
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.