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Name the poisonous gas formed by chloroform in the presence of sunlight?
1. Nitric oxide
2. Phosgene gas
3. Nitrogen dioxide
4. Methane gas

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : Phosgene gas

The correct answer is Phosgene gas.

  • Phosgene gas-
    • Phosgene is a colorless gas at ambient temperature and pressure.

  • It is one of the very toxic gases and is very harmful to humans.
  • It is produced by the slow reaction of chloroform with oxygen in the presence of light.
  • When chloroform is kept in the open environment then phosgene gas is formed because of the availability of light.

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