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Swati's father wanted to go to the hospital to see his ailing friend. Swati insisted to accompany his father. On reaching the hospital, swati noticed a perculiar smell.
after reading the above passage, answer the following questions:
(i) Name the chemical which causes the hospital smell.
(ii) What is the use of this chemical and how does it work?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** **(i) Name the chemical which causes the hospital smell.** The peculiar smell that Swati noticed in the hospital is caused by a chemical compound known as **Iodiform**, which has the chemical formula **CHI3**. **(ii) What is the use of this chemical and how does it work?** ...
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