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MHT CET202416 May 2024Evening ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual

Identify a compound having properties of tear gas.

Options

  1. ASOCl ₂
  2. BCOCl ₂
  3. CCl ( CH ₂ )₂ ~S ( CH ₂ )₂ Cl
  4. DCCl ₃ NO ₂

Correct answer

D. CCl ₃ NO ₂

Step-by-step solution

The compound that is commonly associated with tear gas is chloropicrin, which has the chemical formula CCl ₃ NO ₂ . This compound is also known as trichloronitromethane. It is known for its use as a tear gas agent because it irritates the eyes and respiratory system, causing severe discomfort and sometimes even temporary blindness.

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