Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
Phosgene is:...

Phosgene is:

A

Carbonyl chloride

B

Anaesthetic

C

Chloroform

D

Both (1) and (2)

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

The correct Answer is:
**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Phosgene**: Phosgene is a chemical compound with the formula COCl₂. It is also known as carbonyl chloride. 2. **Chemical Structure**: The structure of phosgene consists of a carbon atom (C) double-bonded to an oxygen atom (O) and single-bonded to two chlorine atoms (Cl). This can be represented as: \[ O=C(Cl)_{2} \] 3. **Properties**: Phosgene is a colorless gas at room temperature and has a musty or hay-like odor. It is highly toxic and can be lethal if inhaled. 4. **Formation**: Phosgene can be produced by the reaction of chloroform (CHCl₃) with oxygen (O₂). The reaction can be summarized as: \[ CHCl₃ + O₂ \rightarrow COCl₂ + HCl \] 5. **Uses**: Despite its toxicity, phosgene has industrial applications, particularly in the production of isocyanates and other chemicals. It is also used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. 6. **Hybridization**: In terms of hybridization, the carbon atom in phosgene is sp² hybridized. This is because it forms three sigma bonds (one with oxygen and two with chlorine) and has no lone pairs, leading to a steric number of 3. **Final Answer**: Phosgene is carbonyl chloride (COCl₂), a highly poisonous gas. ---
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • HALOALKANES & HALOARENES

    VMC MODULES ENGLISH|Exercise IMPECCABLE|100 Videos

  • HALOALKANES & HALOARENES

    VMC MODULES ENGLISH|Exercise ENABLE|99 Videos

  • ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

    VMC MODULES ENGLISH|Exercise JEE Main (Archive)|39 Videos

  • HALOALKANES AND HALOARENES

    VMC MODULES ENGLISH|Exercise IN-CHAPTER EXERCISE - F|6 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

The equilibrium of formation of phosgene is represented as : CO(g)+Cl_(2)(g)hArrCOCl_(2)(g) The reaction is carried out in a 500 mL flask. At equilibrium, 0.3 mol of phosgene, 0.1 mol of CO , and 0.1 mol of Cl_(2) are present. The equilibrium constant of the reaction is

Which of the following chemicals are used to manufacture methy1 isocyanate that caused Bhopal Tragedy ? (i)Methylamine (ii) Phosgene (iii) Phosphine (iv) Dimethylamine .

The dissociation of phosgene is represented as follows: COCl_2 (g) hArr CO(g) +Cl_2( g) When a mixture of these three gasses at equilibrium is compressed at constant temperature , what happens to the equilibrium constant for the reactions?

The dissociation of phosgene is represented as follows: COCl_2 (g) hArr CO(g) +Cl_2( g) When a mixture of these three gasses at equilibrium is compressed at constant temperature , what happens to the partial pressure of COCl_2 :

The dissociation of phosgene is represented as follows: COCl_2 (g) hArr CO(g) +Cl_2( g) When a mixture of these three gasses at equilibrium is compressed at constant temperature , what happens to the amount of CO in the mixture.

Phosgene gas ("COCl"_(2)) dissociates to carbon monoxide gas and chlorine gas with a change of pressure from 450 mm Hg to 600 mm Hg. If volume and temperature remain constant through out the experiment the value of K_(p) is:

The dissociation of phosgene which occurs according to the reaction COCI_2 (g) hArr CO(g) +CI_2(g) is an endothermic process. Which of the following factors will increase the degree of dissociation of COCI_2 ?

Give formula for the following : a, Water glass b. Phosgene c. Litharge c. Red lead e. Butter of tin f . Drykold g. Chrome hyellow h. Carborundum i. Sugar of lead j. White lead .

Phosgene, COCl_(2) , a poisonous gas decomposes according to the equation COCl_(2)(g)hArrCO(g)+Cl_(2)(g) If K_(c)=0.083 at 900^(@)C , What is the value of K_(p) ?

The dissociation of phosgene, which occurs according to the reaction COCl_(2)(g)hArrCO(g)+Cl_(2)(g) Is an endothermic process. Which of the following will increase the degree of dissociation of COCl_(2)?