The Degradation of Phosgene (COCl ₂ )into CO and Cl

question 3

Multiple Choice

The degradation of phosgene (COCl ₂ ) into CO and Cl ₂ is not spontaneous at room temperature and standard state conditions (273 K, 1 atm) . Which of the following can make this a spontaneous reaction?

• A)Increasing the temperature
• B)Decreasing the temperature
• C)Adding CO to COCl ₂
• D)Adding Cl ₂ to COCl ₂

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