Chapter 6, Problem 6.68E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The explanation for the action of methylene chloride $\left({\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}\right)$ as a local anesthetic is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The process of conversion of particles of a substance from a liquid state to gaseous state below the boiling point of the substance is known as evaporation. At a temperature lower than the boiling point of a liquid, the particles are in equilibrium with liquid state and gaseous state. The particles in the gas state exert vapor pressure.