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Chloroform used as anaesthetic should be preserved in the dark in tightly stoppered bottles because otherwise

Correct Answer: it gets oxidised to phosgene

Explanation:

Chloroform,  C H C l 3  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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