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Which of the following statements are correct about chloroform?a. Liquid fuelb. Anaesthetic in naturec. Produces phosgened. Fire extinguisher |
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Answer» B, C Chloroform was once a widely used anesthetic. Its vapor DEPRESSES the central nervous system of a patient, allowing a DOCTOR to perform VARIOUS otherwise painful procedures. Chronic chloroform exposure can damage the liver where chloroform is metabolized to phosgene. |
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