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Chloropicrin, also known as nitrochloroform, is synthesized through the reaction of chloroform with nitric acid. Which of the following correctly represents this reaction?

1. CHCl3 + HNO3 → CCl3NO2
2. CHCl3 + HNO3 → CCl3NO2 (Chloropicrin)
3. CHCl3 + HNO3 → CCl3NO2 (Chloropicrin) + HCl
4. CHCl3 + HNO3 → CCl3NO2 + HCl

Correct answer: CHCl3 + HNO3 → CCl3NO2 (Chloropicrin) + HCl

Solution

The reaction of chloroform (HCCl3) with nitric acid (HNO3) produces chloropicrin (NO2CCl3) along with HCl as a byproduct. This matches option C.

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