Chemistryhard · Past Paper
Which of the following is produced when Carbon monoxide reacts with Chlorine in sunlight?
ACarbon tetrachloride
BPhosgene
CChloroform
DCarbonyl chloride
✓ Correct Answer: B — Phosgene
The reaction CO + Cl2 -> COCl2 produces the highly toxic gas known as phosgene (carbonyl chloride).
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