Question

Poisonous mustard gas is a
1. Gas
2. Liquid
3. Solid
4. None of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Liquid

The correct answer is Liquid.

• Poisonous mustard gas is a Liquid.
• It is called mustard gas because impure forms of the gas have an odor that resembles that of mustard.
• Pure sulfur mustards are colorless, viscous liquids at room temperature.
• Mustard gas is the organic compound with the formula (ClCH₂CH₂)₂S.
• In the Depretz method, mustard gas is synthesized by treating sulfur dichloride with ethylene: 
  • SCl₂ + 2 C₂H₄ → (ClCH₂CH₂)₂S.

 

• Sulfur mustard is a type of chemical warfare agent.
• These kinds of agents cause blistering of the skin and mucous membranes on contact.
• They are called vesicants or blistering agents.
• Sulfur mustard is also known as “mustard gas or mustard agent,” or by the military designations H, HD, and HT.
• Mustard gas is also known as dichlorodiethyl sulfide.