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Phosgene is formed slowly from which one of the following on exposure to air and sunlight?

A

`CHCL_3`

B

`H_3C CI`

C

`H_3COH`

D

`C_3H_5CI`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`CHCl_3` (chloroform) on exposure to air and sunlight forms phosgene, a poisonous gas.
`CHCl_3+1/2O_2overset(Air,sunlight)to COCl_2+HCl`
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