What is the IUPAC name of chloroform?

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Q-114

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<p>What is the IUPAC name of chloroform?</p>

Chemistry

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Question 114 of 200

Multiple Choice

chloro methane

14.43%

Explanation:

dichloro methane

9.28%

Explanation:

trichloro methane

56.46%

Explanation:

The molecular formula of chloroform is CHCl3. Since, three chloride atoms are attached to carbon atom, so IUPAC name of chloroform will be Trichloro methane.

Hence, option C is correct.

tetra chloro methane

19.83%

Explanation:

Explanation

The molecular formula of chloroform is CHCl3. Since, three chloride atoms are attached to carbon atom, so IUPAC name of chloroform will be Trichloro methane.

Hence, option C is correct.