Question

The compound added to prevent chloroform to form phosgene gas is.

• A. $C_{2}H_{5}OH$
• B. $CH_{3}COOH$
• C. $CH_{3}COCH_{3}$
• D. $CH_{3}OH$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$C_{2}H_{5}OH$

Answer 2

Because it float over chloroform and prevent its oxidation.