Question
Chemistry Question on Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Triiodomethane has antiseptic property because of
A
liberation of iodoform
B
liberation of free iodine
C
formation of phosgene gas
D
none of these
Answer
liberation of free iodine
Explanation
Solution
Triiodomethane (iodoform) has antiseptic property due to the liberation of free iodine and not due to iodoform itself.