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Question

Which of the following is an anaesthetic.

A

$C_{2}H_{4}$

B

$CHCl_{3}$

C

$CH_{3}Cl$

D

$C_{2}H_{5}OH$

Answer

$CHCl_{3}$

Explanation

Solution

Inhalation of $CHCl_{3}$ vapours produces loss of consciousness and is therefore, used as a general anaesthetic agent in surgery.