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MHT CET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

Which among the following compounds contains highest number of chlorine atoms in their single molecule?

  1. A Phosgene
  2. B Tear gas
  3. C Mustard gas
  4. D Phosphine
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(B) Tear gas

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\(\mathrm{COCl}_2\) phosgene
\(\mathrm{CCl}_3 \mathrm{NO}_2\) Teargas
\(\mathrm{C}_4 \mathrm{H}_8 \mathrm{Cl}_2 \mathrm{~S}\) Mustard gas
\(\mathrm{PH}_3\) Phosphine
Tear gas contains highest number of chlorine atoms in their single molecule.