The compound with the formula,CHCl₃,was used as an anesthetic in earlier times,but has been found to have some serious side effects.The compound is called

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The compound with the formula CHCl₃ is chloroform, which was indeed used as an anesthetic in the past, but has been found to have serious side effects. Methyl chloride (A) and methylene chloride (B) are also chlorinated hydrocarbons, but they have different formulas and uses. Carbon tetrachloride (D) is another chlorinated hydrocarbon that was used as a solvent and fire extinguisher, but has also been found to have detrimental effects on health and the environment.

The Compound with the Formula,CHCl₃,was Used as an Anesthetic in Earlier