At One Time, Halothane, C CHBrCl, Was Widely Used

question 82

Multiple Choice

At one time, halothane, C CHBrCl, was widely used as a general anesthetic. Suggest why its use is now banned.

• A) This chemical was found to be toxic to humans.
• B) This chemical did not mix well with oxygen so that the risk of suffocation was elevated.
• C) This chemical was found to be detrimental to stratospheric ozone.
• D) all of the above

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