SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 40

SSC CHSL - 25 May 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q40

Which compound has the chemical formula CHCl3 whose melting point is 209 K?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Chloroform.

  • Chloroform, or Trichloromethane, is an organic compound with the formula CHCl3 and a common organic solvent. 
  • Chloroform is a colorless, volatile, liquid derivative of trichloromethane with an ether-like odour.
  • It is also a precursor to various refrigerants.