Which of the following(s) is/are correct regarding chloroform?

It is used as solvent for fats and alkaloids

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It is used as production of refrigerants

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It is used as anesthetic in surgery

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It is used as an antiseptic

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Solution

The correct option is C It is used as anesthetic in surgery
Chloroform is also known as trichloromethane.
Uses of chloroform:
1) It is used as solvent for fats and alkaloids.

2) It is used as production of refrigerants.

3) It is used as anesthetic in surgery.

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