Question
Chemistry Question on Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
What happens when chloroform is left open in air in the presence of sunlight?
A
Explosion takes place
B
Phosgene, a poisonous gas is formed
C
Polymerisation takes place
D
No reaction takes place
Answer
Phosgene, a poisonous gas is formed
Explanation
Solution
Chloroform in the presence of sun light and air, undergoes reaction with oxygen (in air) and forms poisonous phosgene gas. 