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Q. Which of the following is the common name of Phosgene?
Answer: Carbonyl chloride
Notes: Phosgene is the chemical compound with the formula COCl2. It is also known as Carbonyl dichloride. It is formed when chlorinated hydrocarbon compounds are exposed to high temperatures. Phosgene is a major industrial chemical used to make chemicals and Pesticides, but at room temperature it is a poisonous gas.

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