A sample of chloroform before using as anaesthetic is tested by:

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A g N O_{3}

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K O H

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Ammoniacal cuprous chloride

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The correct option is C $A g N O_{3}$ solution
A sample of chloroform before using as anaesthetic is tested by $A g N O_{3}$ solution, as pure chloroform doesn't give precipitate with this solution. White precipitate will be obtained when $A g C l$ forms in solution, but as $C H C l_{3}$ is a covalent compound, so it doesn't provide chloride ion to react with $A g N O_{3}$ and white precipitate will not form.

Chloroform undergoes oxidation to form phosgene which is an extremely poisonous gas.

Option B correct.

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