Q:
Chloroform used as anaesthetic should be preserved in the dark in tightly stoppered bottles because otherwise
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Answer: C) it gets oxidised to phosgene
Explanation: Chloroform, is easily oxidised to the highly poisonous gas known as phosgene or carbonyl chloride COCl2. Hence if it is used as anaesthetic it should be kept free from sunlight and air.
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