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Which of the following statements are correct about chloroform?
a. Liquid fuel
b. Anaesthetic in nature
c. Produces phosgene
d. Fire extinguisher
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- a, b
- a, c
- b, c
- d, a
- a, b
Correct Option: C
Chloroform was once a widely used anesthetic. Its vapor depresses the central nervous system of a patient, allowing a doctor to perform various otherwise painful procedures. Chronic chloroform exposure can damage the liver where chloroform is metabolized to phosgene.
