JAMB Chemistry 2009 Question 48

Question 48

Hydrocarbons

The molecular formula of a common organic laboratory anaesthetic is

  1. A.CHCl3
  2. B.CHI3
  3. C.CCl4
  4. D.CHF3
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Answer: A (CHCl3)

Explanation

Trichloromethane (chloroform), CHCl3, was a common anaesthetic.