Question
Chemistry Question on Methods of Preparation of Haloalkanes
Which of the following is added to chloroform to slow down its aerial oxidation in presence of light?
A
Carbonyl chloride
B
Ethyl alcohol
C
Sodium hydroxide
D
Nitric acid
Answer
Ethyl alcohol
Explanation
Solution
Ethyl alcohol is used as a negative catalyst for the aerial oxidation of chloroform in presence of light. So, ethyl alcohol is added to chloroform.