CCl 4 is a well known fire extinguisher. However after using it to extinguish fire, the…

Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA ExamsAlkyl and Aryl Halides

CCl4 is a well known fire extinguisher. However after using it to extinguish fire, the room should be well ventilated. This is because :
  1. it is inflammable at higher temperatures
  2. it is toxic
  3. it produces phosgene by reaction with water vapours at higher temperatures
  4. it is corrosive

Answer

(C) it produces phosgene by reaction with water vapours at higher temperatures

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