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When chloroform is exposed to air and sunlight by keeping it open, what product is formed?

1. carbon tetrachloride
2. carbonyl chloride
3. mustard gas
4. lewisite

Correct answer: carbonyl chloride

Solution

When chloroform is exposed to air and sunlight, it undergoes photodecomposition, leading to the formation of carbonyl chloride, which is a result of the breakdown of chloroform in the presence of oxygen.

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