Question Error Report

Thank you for reporting, we will resolve it shortly

Back to Question

Q. Chloroform, when kept open. is oxidized to:

Rajasthan PMTRajasthan PMT 2006

Solution:

Chloroform is oxidized to a poisonous gas, phosgene $ (COCl_2) $ by atmospheric oxidation.
$ CHCl_3+O\to COCl_2+HCl $