NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
How is Freon 12 (CCl 2 F 2 ) manufactured?
Options
- AFrom ethane
- BFrom methane
- CFrom tetrachloromethane by Swarts reaction
- DFrom chlorofluoromethane
Correct answer
C. From tetrachloromethane by Swarts reaction
Step-by-step solution
Freon 12 (CCl 2 F 2 ) is manufactured from tetrachloromethane by Swarts reaction.