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what is formula for chloroform?

  1. CHCL5

  2. CH2CL2

  3. CHCL3

  4. CCL4
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chloroform has the chemical formula CHCl3, consisting of one carbon, one hydrogen, and three chlorine atoms. CHCl5 is impossible (carbon can only bond to 4 atoms), CH2Cl2 is dichloromethane, and CCl4 is carbon tetrachloride.

AI explanation

To determine the correct formula for chloroform, we need to understand the composition and structure of the molecule.

Chloroform is an organic compound that consists of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and chlorine (Cl) atoms. The molecular formula for chloroform is CHCl3.

From the options provided:

A) CHCl5 - This formula has an extra chlorine atom compared to the correct formula for chloroform.

B) CH2Cl2 - This formula represents dichloromethane, which is a different compound with a different structure.

C) CHCl3 - This is the correct formula for chloroform.

D) CCl4 - This formula represents carbon tetrachloride, which is a different compound with a different structure.

Therefore, the correct answer is C) CHCl3.

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