LGTCO/LGTF Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 11 of 30

What is the chemical formula of Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM)?

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Direct Answer

Option A: C2H3Cl

Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM), a hazardous liquefied gas regulated under the IGC Code, has the chemical formula C2H3Cl. It requires careful inhibition against self-polymerization and strict containment boundary integrity during maritime transport.

All Options

C2H3Cl (Correct Answer)

CH3COCl

NaClO

CH4

Detailed Explanation & Context

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (LGTCO/LGTF).

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