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Why is chloroform stored in closed dark coloured bottles?
ATo prevent it freezing
BTo avoid reaction with glass
CTo stop moisture uptake
DTo prevent phosgene formation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. To prevent phosgene formation
Closed dark bottles exclude air and light, which would otherwise oxidise chloroform to toxic phosgene.
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