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Which of the following poisonous gases is formed when chloroform is exposesd to light and moist air?

A

Mustard gas

B

Phosgene

C

Chlorine

D

Carbon monoxide

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B
`underset(("chloroform"))(2CHCl_3)+O_2overset(light)rarrunderset(("phosgene"))(2COCL_2)+2HCl`
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