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Chloropicrin is obtained by the reaction of:

1. steam on carbon tetrachloride
2. nitric acid on chlorobenzene
3. chlorine on picric acid
4. nitric acid on chloroform

Correct answer: nitric acid on chloroform

Solution

Chloropicrin (CCl3NO2) is formed when chloroform reacts with nitric acid under specific conditions, making option D correct.

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