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STANDARD Chemistry Properties of Chloroform MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Chloroform is kept in dark coloured bottles because
A
it reacts with clear glass
B
it undergoes chlorination in transparent glass bottles
C
it is oxidized to poisonous gas, phosgene in sunlight
D
it starts burning when exposed to sunlight.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Chloroform gets oxidised by air in sunlight to poisonous phosgene gas. 2CHCl₃ + O₂ → 2COCl₂ + 2HCl
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