MHT CET202526 Apr 2025Evening ShiftChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryActual
Which from following is the most commonly used refrigerant Freon-12?
Options
- AChlorofluoromethane
- BDichlorodifluoromethane
- CChlorodifluoromethane
- DDichlorofluoromethane
Correct answer
B. Dichlorodifluoromethane
Step-by-step solution
Freon-12 refers specifically to dichlorodifluoromethane , with the chemical formula CCl₂F₂ . The structural analysis shows: Option A: Chlorofluoromethane CH₂ClF Option B: Dichlorodifluoromethane CCl₂F₂ Option C: Chlorodifluoromethane CHClF2 Option D: Dichlorofluoromethane CHCl₂F Only option B matches the known composition of Freon-12.