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Which of the following compounds is colourless and odourless?

A

`CH_(3)`NC

B

`CHI_(3)`

C

`CHCl_(3)`

D

`CF_(2)Cl_(2)`

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To determine which of the given compounds is colorless and odorless, we will analyze each option one by one. ### Step 1: Analyze CH3NC (Methyl Isocyanide) - **Properties**: Methyl isocyanide is known to be colorless. - **Odor**: However, it has a strong, unpleasant odor. - **Conclusion**: This compound is not odorless. ### Step 2: Analyze CHI3 (Iodoform) - **Properties**: Iodoform is also colorless. - **Odor**: It has a distinctive smell, often described as sweet or medicinal. - **Conclusion**: This compound is not odorless. ### Step 3: Analyze CHCl3 (Chloroform) - **Properties**: Chloroform is a colorless liquid. - **Odor**: It has a sweet smell, which is noticeable. - **Conclusion**: This compound is not odorless. ### Step 4: Analyze CF2Cl2 (Chlorofluorocarbon) - **Properties**: Chlorofluorocarbon is colorless. - **Odor**: It is also known to be odorless. - **Conclusion**: This compound is both colorless and odorless. ### Final Answer Based on the analysis, the compound that is colorless and odorless is **CF2Cl2 (Chlorofluorocarbon)**. Therefore, the correct answer is **Option D**. ---
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