Q.

Which of the following is not true about CHCl3

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a

COCl2 gives white ppt with AgNO3

b

1% C2H5OH is added to convert toxic COCl2 to non toxic C2H52CO3

c

It should be stored in dark brown bottles filled upto its brim filled with tight lid and kept in dark place

d

Impure CHCl3 gives white ppt with AgNO3

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

CHCl3+12O2airSunlightCOCl2toxic+HCl

CHCl3 when exposed to air & sunlight forms toxic COCl2phosgene

 option (1) must be the precaution taken

option (2) prevention 

2C2H5OH+COCl2C2H52CO3+2HCl (or) C2H5O2CO

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Impure CHCl3 produces COCl2 & HCl

HCl(aq.)  is a strong electrolyte

HClaq.H++Cl

The Cl- ion liberated by HCl given ppt with AgNO3

COCl2 doesn't react with AgNO3

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