A) formyl chloride
B) trichloro methanol
C) phosgene
D) formaldehyde
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Chloroform is oxidised by air in the presence of light to form phosgene or carbonyl chloride which is a poisonous gas. \[\underset{chloroform}{\mathop{CHC{{l}_{3}}}}\,+\frac{1}{2}{{O}_{2}}\xrightarrow[light]{air}\underset{phsogene}{\mathop{COC{{l}_{2}}}}\,+HCl\]You need to login to perform this action.
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