Uses, Environmental Effects of Chloroform NEET Questions

Organic Chemistry - Organic Compounds Containing Halogens

Uses, Environmental Effects of Chloroform MCQ Questions


13.
The replacement of chloroform as a general anaesthetic by ether was primarily because ether is:
A.
More potent
B.
Cheaper
C.
Less toxic and safer to use
D.
Easily available
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ANSWER :
C. Less toxic and safer to use
14.
Which statement about chloroform's effect on humans is correct?
A.
Chronic exposure can damage liver and kidneys
B.
Causes only mild irritation; no serious effects
C.
It is completely safe and non-toxic
D.
Used as a daily food additive
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ANSWER :
A. Chronic exposure can damage liver and kidneys
15.
The freon R-22 produced from chloroform has the formula:
A.
CClâ‚‚Fâ‚‚
B.
CHClFâ‚‚
C.
CCl₃F
D.
CClF₃
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ANSWER :
B. CHClFâ‚‚
16.
Which of the following correctly describes how chloroform was historically introduced as anaesthetic?
A.
By Edward Jenner in 1796
B.
By Joseph Lister in 1865
C.
By Alexander Fleming in 1928
D.
By James Simpson in 1847
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ANSWER :
D. By James Simpson in 1847
17.
Chloroform's use in pharmaceutical industry includes:
A.
As an active drug ingredient
B.
As a sweetener
C.
As a solvent for extracting and purifying drugs
D.
As a food coloring
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ANSWER :
C. As a solvent for extracting and purifying drugs
18.
If chloroform is exposed to air and light, the toxic gas formed is:
A.
Phosgene (COClâ‚‚)
B.
Methane
C.
Carbon dioxide
D.
Hydrogen chloride only
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ANSWER :
A. Phosgene (COClâ‚‚)