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The MSDS for chloroform indicates that it is a clear liquid that has a pleasant smell and substantial vapor pressure. People should avoid inhaling its vapors, and it is sensitive to light. Malik needs 10 mls of chloroform for an experiment.

According to this information, how should he safely pour the chloroform?
He should locate the chloroform stored in a transparent container in chemical storage and pour directly into his beaker from that location.
He should locate the chloroform stored in a transparent container in chemical storage and should take it to the fume hood to pour.
He should locate the chloroform stored in a dark container in chemical storage and should take it to the fume hood to pour.
He should locate the chloroform stored in a dark container in chemical storage and pour directly into his beaker from that location.

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He should locate the chloroform stored in a dark container in chemical storage and should take it to the fume hood to pour.

Reason: chloroform is light‑sensitive (so it’s stored in a dark/amber bottle) and has substantial vapor pressure/pleasant odor so you must pour it in a fume hood to avoid inhaling vapors. Also use appropriate PPE, minimize time open, use a pipette/syringe or small pouring vessel, and recap and return to storage immediately.