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Which is used as catalyst to retard the oxidation of chloroform?
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Correct option: B
C2H5OH{\mathrm{C}_2}{\mathrm{H}_5}\mathrm{OH}
Option B (C2H5OH{\mathrm{C}_2}{\mathrm{H}_5}\mathrm{OH}) is correct because ethanol (C2H5OH{\mathrm{C}_2}{\mathrm{H}_5}\mathrm{OH}) acts as a negative catalyst to retard the oxidation of chloroform, preventing the formation of phosgene.

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