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When chloroform is exposed to light and ...

When chloroform is exposed to light and damp air, it gives among other products

A

Carbon tetrachloride

B

Carbonyl chloride

C

Mustard gas

D

Carbon monoxide

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The correct Answer is:
B
`CHCl_(3)+(1)/(2)O_(2)rarrunderset("Carbonyl chloride")(COCl_(2))+HCl`
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