Question

Name the compound of chlorine 1. which is an anesthetic 2. which is used as a refrigerant 3. which is a disinfectant 4. which is used to make pipes and tubes 5. which liberates chlorine on exposure to air.

Answer 1

1. Chloroform $\left(CHC{l}_3\right)$ is used as a sedative and anesthetic.

2. Chlorofluorocarbons $\left(CC{l}_{3}F\right)$ are used as refrigerants.

3. Sodium hypochloride $\left(NaCl{O}_4\right)$ is used as a disinfectant.

4. PVC or polyvinyl chloride $\left[\right(C_2{H}_{3}Cl{)}_n]$ is used in making tubes and pipes.

5. Bleaching powder $\left(CaOC{l}_2\right)$ decomposes slowly when exposed to air as carbon dioxide in the air reacts with it to liberate chlorine.