MHT CET 2025 Chemistry question

What is formula of mustard gas?

(A)
(B)Cl{-}CH_2{-}CH_2{-}S{-}CH_2{-}CH_2{-}ClCorrect
(C)
(D)

Answer: (B)

Solution

Mustard gas (a poisonous blistering agent used in chemical warfare) is 2,2'-dichlorodiethyl sulphide, Cl-CH_2-CH_2-S-CH_2-CH_2-Cl. Hence option (B). (A) is

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