Published by:
CGP EDU Academic Team
Published on: August 14, 2026
Prolonged exposure of chloroform in humans may cause damage to liver. It is due to the formation of the following compound
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
: During exposure of chloroform to air and sunlight, slow oxidation of chloroform forms a highly poisonous gas, carbonyl chloride (also known as phosgene).
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
Methyl bromide is converted into ethane by heating it in ether medium with
Which of the following compound is expected to be optically active?
An organic compound which produces a bluish green coloured flame on heating in presence of copper i…
How many chiral carbon atoms are present in 2,3,4-trichloropentane?
Decomposition of benzene diazonium chloride by using to form chlorobenzene is
How many optically active stereomers are possible for butane-2, 3-diol?