To use the chloroform as anesthatic what is added to prevent it from becoming poisonous?

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Ethyl alcohol

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Acetone

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Copper sulphate

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The correct option is C Ethyl alcohol
During prolonged storage in the presence of oxygen, chloroform converts slowly to phosgene, releasing $H C l$ in the process. To prevent accidents, commercial chloroform is stabilized with ethanol or amylene.

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