The reaction of chlorine with CO in the presence of sunlight gives:
A
COCl2
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B
CO2Cl2
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C
HOCl
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D
H2Cl2O2
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Solution
The correct option is CCOCl2 The reaction of chlorine with CO in the presence of sunlight gives COCl2 which is known as carbonyl chloride or phosgene. CO+Cl2 sun light−−−−−→COCl2