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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

Answer the question on basis of passage given below:

Chloroform is a very useful solvent for oils, fats and waxes and many organic compounds. It can also be used for preserving biological specimens. Chloroform was used as a general anaesthetic in surgery for a long time but because of its toxic nature, it is no longer used these days.

Exposure to chloroform can:

(A) depress central nervous system

(B) cause dizziness

(C) may damage liver and kidneys

(D) may increase the iron concentration in blood

Identify correct statements:

Options:

(A), (B) and (D) only]

(B), (C) and (D) only

(A), (B) and (C) only

(B) and (C) only

Correct Answer:

(A), (B) and (C) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. (A), (B) and (C) only

Chloroform exposure can indeed lead to several health effects:

(A) Chloroform is a central nervous system depressant, meaning it can slow down the functioning of the brain and spinal cord, leading to effects such as drowsiness, confusion, and even unconsciousness in high enough doses.

(B) Exposure to chloroform vapor can cause dizziness, as it can interfere with the oxygen supply to the brain and disrupt normal brain function, leading to feelings of light headedness and instability.

(C) Chloroform exposure has been linked to liver and kidney damage, particularly with chronic or high-level exposure. The liver and kidneys are responsible for filtering toxins from the body, and chloroform can place a burden on these organs, leading to inflammation, cell damage, and impaired function over time.

(D) Chloroform exposure does not typically increase iron concentration in the blood. While chloroform can interfere with the body's ability to transport oxygen through the bloodstream, it does not directly affect iron levels.

Therefore, the correct statements are (3) (A), (B), and (C) only.