NEET2015ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
What happens when chloroform is left open in air in the presence of sunlight?
Options
- AExplosion takes place.
- BPhosgene, a poisonous gas is formed.
- CPolymerisation takes place.
- DNo reaction takes place.
Correct answer
B. Phosgene, a poisonous gas is formed.
Step-by-step solution
CHCl ₃+[ O ] COCl ₂+ HCl Phosgene