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The oxidation of trichloromethane results in the formation of a poisonous gas called ________(a) carbon monoxide(b) carbonyl chloride(c) hydrogen sulphide(d) phosphineThe question was posed to me at a job interview.My question is based upon Haloalkanes & Haloarenes topic in section Haloalkanes and Haloarenes of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct option is (b) carbonyl chloride

For explanation I would SAY: Trichloromethane is slowly OXIDIZED in air in the presence of light to form an extremely poisonous gas, carbonyl chloride, ALSO called as PHOSGENE.



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