Question
Question: Chloroform is kept in dark coloured bottles because...
Chloroform is kept in dark coloured bottles because
A
It reacts with clear glass
B
It undergoes chlorination in transparent glass bottles
C
It is oxidized to poisonous gas, phosgene in sunlight
D
It starts burning when exposed to sunlight.
Answer
It is oxidized to poisonous gas, phosgene in sunlight
Explanation
Solution
Chloroform gets oxidized by air in sunlight to poisonous phosgene gas.
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