Multiple choice

The reagent used as a lachrymatory agent for chemical warfare is

  1. Ethyl 2-bromoacetate

  2. Ethyl chloroformate

  3. Ethyl diazoacetate

  4. Benzyl chloroformate

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Explanation

Ethyl 2-bromoacetate is the ethyl ester of bromoacetic acid. It is used as a lachrymatory agent and tear gas agent for chemical warfare.