The compound that is used as an anesthetic is?
A
CCl4
B
CH Cl3
C
CH2Cl2
D
CH3Cl
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
- Chloroform / tricholoromethane ( CHCl\(_3\) ) is a potent anaesthetic agent.
- Though Chloroform is no longer used as an anaesthetic for several reasons, the most important of which is the relatively high risk of complications, including possible heart failure
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #4689)