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(C) $CHCl_3$ (chloroform) is stored in dark-colored bottles to prevent its oxidation by atmospheric oxygen in the presence of sunlight. The reaction i

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(C) $CHCl_3$ (chloroform) is stored in dark-colored bottles to prevent its oxidation by atmospheric oxygen in the presence of sunlight. The reaction is: $2CHCl_3 + O_2 \xrightarrow{	ext{sunlight}} 2COCl_2 + 2HCl$. The product $COCl_2$ (phosgene) is a highly poisonous gas. Since the oxidation occurs in the presence of light,the Reason statement claiming it is oxidized in the dark is incorrect.

Assertion : $CHCl_3$ is stored in dark bottles.
Reason : $CHCl_3$ is oxidised in dark.

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Assertion : $CHCl_3$ is stored in dark bottles. Reason : $CHCl_3$ is oxidised in dark.