MHT CET202312 May 2023Evening ShiftChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Which of the following gases is formed during oxidation of trichloromethane?
Options
- ACO _ ( g )
- BCO _ 2( ~g )
- CCOCl _ 2( ~g )
- DH _ 2( ~g )
Correct answer
C. COCl _ 2( ~g )
Step-by-step solution
Chloroform (trichloromethane) when exposed to air and light forms a poisonous compound phosgene ( COCl ₂ ) so it is stored in dark coloured air tight bottles.