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Slow oxidation of chloroform in air leads to the formation of:

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formyl chloride
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formic acid
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COCl2
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trichloro acetic acid
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Solution

The correct option is C COCl2
Slow oxidation of chloroform in air leads to the formation of phosgene or carbonyl chloride COCl2
CHCl3+12O2lightCOCl2+HCl
Note: Phosgene is highly poisionous substance used in warfare.

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