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1 March, 14:03

The "gas" that was used in ww i contained phosgene. into what corrosive chemical was this gas changed when it met with the moisture in the lungs

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  1. 1 March, 16:22
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    HCl

    Explanation:

    Phosgene (COCl₂) on reaction with moisture in lungs converts into Carbon dioxide and hydrochloric acid.

    COCl₂ + 2 H₂O → CO₂ + 2 HCl

    The HCl produced in lungs causes problems. It reacts with alveoli proteins resulting in suffocation, coughing, eyes and throat irritation and difficulty in breathing.
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