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The sample of chloroform used as anaesth...

The sample of chloroform used as anaesthetic is tested by:

A

Fehling solution

B

Ammonical `Cu_2Cl_2` soln.

C

`AgNO_3` soln.

D

`BaCl_2` soln.

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The correct Answer is:
C
On exposure to sunlight and air , `CHCl_3` is slowly oxidized to highly poisonous carbonyl chloride, `COCl_2` and HCl rendering it unfit for use as anaesthetic. The presence of HCl is tested with `AgNO_3` solution.
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