JAMB Chemistry 2010 Question 50

Question 50

Hydrocarbons

The compound that is used as an anaesthetic is

  1. A.CCl4
  2. B.CHCl3
  3. C.CH2Cl2
  4. D.CH3Cl
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Answer: B (CHCl3)

Explanation

Trichloromethane (chloroform) was used as a general anaesthetic.