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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Matt Fiocca · Answer 1 · 2019-01-16T22:09:29+0000

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HCl

Step-by-step 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.

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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