When $C H {C l}_{3}$ is exposed to light and air, it gives:

{C l}_{2}

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C H_{3} C l

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

phosgene

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

phosphene

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C phosgene
When Chloroform is treated with oxygen it forms $C O C l_{2}$ and $H C l$ .

$2 C H C l_{3} + O_{2} l i g h t - - \to 2 C O C l_{2} (p h o s g e n e) + 2 H C l$

Chloroform is slowly oxidised by air in the presence of light to an extremely poisonous gas, carbonyl chloride, also known as phosgene. It is therefore stored in closed dark coloured bottle completely filled so that air is kept out.
Option C is the answer.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

{C H}_{3} C l, {C H}_{2} {C l}_{2}, C H {C l}_{3}, C {C l}_{4}

{C H}_{3} C l > {C H}_{2} {C l}_{2} > C H {C l}_{3} > C {C l}_{4}

When chloroform is exposed to air and sunlight it gives:

N a_{2} C O_{3} .10 H_{2} O

N a_{2} C O_{3} . H_{2} O

Join BYJU'S Learning Program