AP EAMCET2006Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Observe the following statements : I. Bleaching powder is used in the preparation of chloroform. II. Bleaching powder decomposes in the presence of CoCl ₂ to liberate O ₂ . III. Aqueous KHF ₂ is used in the preparation of fluorine. The correct combination is :
Options
- AI, II and III are correct
- BOnly II is correct
- COnly I and III are correct
- DOnly I and II are correct
Correct answer
D. Only I and II are correct
Step-by-step solution
Reaction of ethyl alcohol with bleaching powder to form chloroform takes place as - CH ₃ CH ₂ OH + Cl ₂ CH ₃ CHO +2 HCl CH ₃ CHO +3 Cl ₂ CCl ₃ CHO +3 HCl 2 CCl ₃ CHO + Ca ( OH )₂ 2 CHCl ₃+( HCOO )₂ Ca