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  4. Many polyhalogen compounds have many applications in industry and agriculture. Among these compounds some compounds have many harmful effects also. Such as higher levels of methylene chloride in air cause dizziness, nausea, tingling and numbness in the fingers and toes. Name the compound which is employed as a solvent for fats, alkaloids, iodine and other substances.

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Q. Many polyhalogen compounds have many applications in industry and agriculture. Among these compounds some compounds have many harmful effects also.
Such as higher levels of methylene chloride in air cause dizziness, nausea, tingling and numbness in the fingers and toes.
Name the compound which is employed as a solvent for fats, alkaloids, iodine and other substances.

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Solution:

Chemically, chloroform, ie. trichloromethane is employed as a solvent for fats, alkaloids, iodine and other substances.