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Haloalkanes and Haloarenes — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes2 Marks
Question
Write short note on trilodomethane (fodoform)
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Answer

→ It was used earlier as an antiseptic but the antiseptic properties are due to the liberation of free iodine and not due to iodoform itself.
→ Due to its objectionable smell, it has been replaced by other formulations containing iodine.

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