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Standard XII

Chemistry

Introduction to Carbon Family

When a mixtur...

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When a mixture of carbon monoxide and chlorine is exposed to sunlight the product formed is :

Thionyl chloride

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Phosgene

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Phosphine

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Carbon tetrachloride

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Solution

The correct option is B
Phosgene

$C O + C l_{2} \to C O C l_{2}$

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(i) magnesium

(ii) aluminium

(iii) calcium

(iv) iron

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(ii) bottom

(iii) middle

(iv) none

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(ii) hydrogenated oil

(iii) fertilizers

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When a mixture of carbon monoxide and chlorine is exposed to sunlight the product formed is :

The correct option is B Phosgene CO + Cl2 → COCl2

The correct option is B
Phosgene

$C O + C l_{2} \to C O C l_{2}$