When chloroform is exposed to light and air, it forms
(a) chlorine gas
(b) methyl chloride
(c) phosgene gas
(d) carbon tetrachloride
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(c) phosgene gas
Explanation:
When Chloroform is exposed to air, it undergoes oxidation releasing a toxic gas that is Phosgene gas and Hydrochloric acid. As chloroform toxic gas when it is exposed to air and sunlight, therefore it is kept in dark bottles to prevent any oxidation process.
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