Which of the following is added to chloroform to slow down its aerial oxidation in presence of light ?

Which of the following is added to chloroform to slow down its aerial oxidation in presence of light ?
  1. Carbonyl chloride
  2. Ethyl alcohol
  3. Sodium hydroxide
  4. Nitric acid

Solution

Ethyl alcohol is used as a negative catalyst for the aerial oxidation of chloroform in presence of light. So, ethyl alcohol is added to chloroform.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2006

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