How Long It Takes For Chloroform To Make A Person Unconscious?

Chloroform, known as trichloromethane, is a dense, volatile liquid with a sweet smell. It has been used historically for its anesthetic properties but is now primarily used in industrial applications. Chloroform is found naturally in the environment, but most is human-made. It was once popular as an anesthetic but was replaced by safer alternatives like Ether. Chloroform affects the central nervous system and can be dangerous in high doses. Its portrayal in media as a quick-acting anesthetic is inaccurate, as it loses effectiveness quickly when exposed to air.

What is the IUPAC name of chloroform?

• Trichloromethane

• Dichloromethane

• Tetrachloromethane

• Monochloromethane

Which of the following is NOT a use of chloroform?

• Ingredient in food flavoring

• Anesthetic in the 19th century

• Production of refrigerants

• Solvent in chemical production

Who was the first to use chloroform as an anesthetic?

• Marie Curie

• Alexander Fleming

• Thomas Edison

• James Young Simpson

What happens when chloroform is used in higher doses?

• It has no effect

• It enhances sensory perception

• It leads to tense breathing and muscle paralysis

• It causes mild headaches

Why is the portrayal of chloroform in movies often inaccurate?

• It takes longer to render someone unconscious

• It works instantly upon inhalation

• It is not volatile

• It is odorless and tasteless