Chemistryhard · Past Paper
Which of the following is used as an anesthetic in surgeries?
AMethane
BChloroform
CCarbon dioxide
DEthane
✓ Correct Answer: B — Chloroform
Chloroform (trichloromethane) was historically used as a general anesthetic, though it is less common today due to toxicity.
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