Which of the following(s) is/are correct regarding the uses of dichloromethane?
A
It is used in paint remover
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B
It is used as propellent in aerosol
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C
It was once used as a general anaesthetic
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D
It is used as a solvent for fats and alkaloids
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Solution
The correct option is D It is used as a solvent for fats and alkaloids The following points are the uses of dichloromethane:
1) It is used in paint remover
2) It is used as propellent in aerosol
3) It is used in metal cleansing
4) It is used as a solvent
Dichloromethane was not used as an anaesthetic.
Hence, (a), (b) and (d) are correct.