Which poisonous gas is formed due to the

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

Which poisonous gas is formed due to the oxidation of trichloromethane?

Options:

Carbonyl chloride

Carbon monoxide

Phosphine

Hydrogen sulphide

Correct Answer:

Carbonyl chloride

Explanation:

Trichloromethane is slowly oxidized in air in the presence of light to form an extremely poisonous gas, carbonyl chloride, also called as phosgene.