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Which of the following poisonous gas is formed when chloroform is exposed to sunlight and moist air?

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a

 Mustard gas

b

Phosgene

c

 Chlorine 

d

 Carbon monoxide

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Poisonous gas phosgene is formed.

When chloroform is exposed to air and sunshine, COCl2 is produced. It passes through an oxidation process, yielding Phosgene gas (COCl2) and hydrochloric acid, which are used to make urethanes and polycarbonate polymers. It is maintained in dark bottles to stop any oxidation process in order to avoid this.

The chemical reaction is as follows. 

Preparation of phosgene

Hence , the correct option (B). Phosgene.

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Which of the following poisonous gas is formed when chloroform is exposed to sunlight and moist air?