Uses, Environmental Effects of Chloroform NEET Questions

Organic Chemistry - Organic Compounds Containing Halogens

Uses, Environmental Effects of Chloroform MCQ Questions


7.
Which of the following is the primary environmental hazard of chloroform?
A.
Photochemical smog formation
B.
Marine life toxicity
C.
Contribution to ozone depletion
D.
Particulate matter formation
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ANSWER :
C. Contribution to ozone depletion
8.
What type of substance is chloroform classified as?
A.
Volatile organic compound (VOC)
B.
Heavy metal
C.
Non-toxic compound
D.
Organic pesticide
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ANSWER :
A. Volatile organic compound (VOC)
9.
Chloroform is considered hazardous to human health due to its potential to cause which of the following?
A.
Acute toxicity
B.
Chronic respiratory issues
C.
Cancer
D.
A and B
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ANSWER :
D. A and B
10.
Chloroform is commonly used as a solvent in which of the following fields?
A.
Pharmaceutical industry
B.
Food industry
C.
Automobile industry
D.
Plastic manufacturing
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ANSWER :
A. Pharmaceutical industry
11.
What is the main use of chloroform in the synthesis of organic compounds?
A.
Reacting with alcohols
B.
As a catalyst
C.
As a solvent
D.
Reacting with acids
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ANSWER :
C. As a solvent
12.
Chloroform has been historically used as an anesthetic. What is its main environmental concern?
A.
Pollution of water bodies
B.
Contribution to ozone layer depletion
C.
Non-biodegradability
D.
Volatile in air
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ANSWER :
B. Contribution to ozone layer depletion