Which acid reacts with chloroform to produce tear gas?
A.
Concentrated Hydrochloric AcidB.
Concentrated nitric acidC.
Concentrated citric acidD.
Concentrated acetic acidAnswer & Solution
Answer:
Concentrated nitric acid
Solution:
Chloroform on
reaction with Concentrated nitric acid produces Chloropicrin (a colorless, oily
liquid with a sharp penetrating odor) which is lacrimator-intensely irritating
to the eyes and has a tear gas-like effect.
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