When chloroform is exposed to light and air, it forms | Chemistry | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

When chloroform is exposed to light and air, it forms

A

chlorine gas

B

methyl chloride

C

phosgene gas

D

carbon tetrachloride

Answer

phosgene gas

Explanation

Solution

When chloroform is exposed to light it is oxidised to a poisonous gas known as Phosgene. ${ 2CHCl_3 + 2O_2 -> 2COCl_2 + Cl_2}$