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1% pure alcohol is added to the chlorofo...

1% pure alcohol is added to the chloroform used in hospitals because:

A

It stops the oxidation of chloroform

B

The poisonous gas phosgene is not formed

C

Phosgene is formed but ethyl alcohol converts it into diethyl carbonate

D

It is helpful in producing unconsciousness

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