Lewsite (
2-Chlorovinyldichloroarsine) is a Chlorine and
arsenic containing organic compound. It is four time powerful poisonous gas
than musturd gas. It causes immediate death because it penetrates clothes and
body tissues. It's toxic nature found due to its reaction with -SH group of
enzymes.
Lewsite form by
reaction of Ethene with Arsenic chloride in the presence of catalyst AlCl3
or Cu2Cl2 or HgCl2.
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