Trichloromethane is better known as ........

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Trichloromethane is better known as:

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Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023

chloroform

butanes

LPG

laughing gas

- Option 1: Chloroform

- Trichloromethane is the chemical name for chloroform.

- It is commonly used as a solvent in laboratories.

- Historically, it was used as an anesthetic.

- Option 2: Butanes

- Butane is used as a fuel and as a refrigerant, especially in lighters and portable stoves.

- It does not relate to the composition of trichloromethane.

- Option 3: LPG

- LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas.

- It's commonly used for cooking and heating but is not a component of trichloromethane.

- Option 4: Laughing gas

- Laughing gas refers to nitrous oxide (N2O).

- It’s unrelated to trichloromethane and is used in dentistry for sedation.

Correct Answer: Option 1 - Chloroform

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