When One Volume of CO Reacts with One Volume of Cl₂

question 100

Multiple Choice

When one volume of CO reacts with one volume of Cl₂ phosgene is obtained as the only product. What is empirical formula of phosgene?

• A) COCl₂
• B) C₂O₂Cl₂
• C) C₂O₂Cl
• D) C₃O₃Cl₂
• E) COCl₄

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