Uses, Environmental Effects of Chloroform NEET Questions

Organic Chemistry - Organic Compounds Containing Halogens

Uses, Environmental Effects of Chloroform MCQ Questions


7.
Chloroform is metabolized in the liver to which highly toxic compound?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Phosgene (carbonyl chloride, COCl₂)
C.
Methanol
D.
Carbon tetrachloride
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ANSWER :
B. Phosgene (carbonyl chloride, COCl₂)
8.
Inhaling chloroform vapours short-term at about 900 ppm causes:
A.
Heart attack only
B.
No effect at all
C.
Immediate death
D.
Dizziness, fatigue, and headache
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ANSWER :
D. Dizziness, fatigue, and headache
9.
Which of the following is NOT a use of chloroform?
A.
Solvent for fats and alkaloids
B.
Production of freon R-22
C.
Treatment of typhoid fever
D.
Earlier use as general anaesthetic
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ANSWER :
C. Treatment of typhoid fever
10.
Chloroform is stored in:
A.
Open transparent bottles
B.
Open metal containers
C.
Plastic containers without lid
D.
Closed dark coloured bottles, completely filled to keep air out
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ANSWER :
D. Closed dark coloured bottles, completely filled to keep air out
11.
Which compound is used as a solvent in chloroform-based applications because it dissolves rubber and waxes effectively?
A.
Water
B.
Chloroform (CHCl₃)
C.
Ammonia
D.
Hydrochloric acid
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ANSWER :
B. Chloroform (CHCl₃)
12.
In addition to use as a solvent, chloroform is also used as a (an):
A.
Starting material for synthesis of refrigerant R-22 and other chemicals
B.
Refrigerant
C.
Fertilizer
D.
Food preservative
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ANSWER :
A. Starting material for synthesis of refrigerant R-22 and other chemicals