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Chloroform is used as a solvent in the analysis of bromide and iodide ion in organic layer test. Students observed that chloroform is stored in colourless bottles, so they suggested lab incharge to store it in dark coloured bottles with 1% alcohol mixed in it.Answer the following question according to given passage:Why should chloroform need to be stored in dark coloured bottle?Why should 1% ethanol need to be added to chloroform?How can you convert chloroform into tear gas?What are the values associated with the suggestion of students?

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  1. Chloroform will get oxidised to form a deadly poisonous gas, phosgene (COCl2)
  2. Phosgene forms ethyl carbonate with ethanol as a result there is no harmful effect.
  3. By treating chloroform with nitric acid.
  4. Dignity of individual and scientific attitude.


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