Question

Reaction of chloroform reacts with oxygen in presence of light to give

Answer 1

Chloroform vapor slowly reacts with oxygen in the presence of light to generate phosgene, a highly toxic gas.

2CHCl3(l) + O2 (g) -----> 2COCl2(g) + 2HCl(g)

Answer 2

Explanation:

Chloroform is a colorless liquid. When it reacts with oxygen in presence of light it results in the formation of phosgene.

The reaction of chloroform with oxygen in presence of light is as follows.

    $CHCl_{3}(l) + O_{2} \rightarrow 2COCl_{2}(g) + 2HCl (g)$

Phosgene is a highly toxic and colorless gas with an odour like freshly cut grass.