NEET2014Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Assertion: Chloroform is stored in dark coloured bottles. Reason: Chronic chloroform exposure may cause damage to liver and kidneys.
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false.
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
Step-by-step solution
Chloroform is slowly oxidised by air in the presence of light to an extremely poisonous gas 'phosgene'. Therefore, it is stored in dark bottles, completely filled so that air is kept out.