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MHT CET 202626 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
26 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Environmental Chemistry

MHT CET 2026 · 26 April · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Environmental Chemistry

An organic halogen compound which is used as refrigerant in...

An organic halogen compound which is used as refrigerant in refrigerators and air conditioners is

Options

  1. ABHC
  2. BCCl4\text{CCl}_4
  3. CCCl2F2\text{CCl}_2\text{F}_2
  4. DCHCl3\text{CHCl}_3

Correct answer

C. CCl2F2\text{CCl}_2\text{F}_2

Step-by-step solution

Freons are chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) of methane and ethane.

Among the given options, CCl2F2\text{CCl}_2\text{F}_2 (Freon-12) is widely used as a refrigerant in refrigerators and air conditioners.

BHC is used as an insecticide.

CCl4\text{CCl}_4 is used as a solvent and fire extinguisher.

CHCl3\text{CHCl}_3 is used as a solvent and anesthetic.

Answer: CCl2F2\text{CCl}_2\text{F}_2
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