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

Options

  1. ABHC
  2. BCCl ₄
  3. CCCl ₂ F ₂
  4. DCHCl ₃

Correct answer

C. CCl ₂ F ₂

Step-by-step solution

Freons are chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) of methane and ethane. Among the given options, CCl ₂ F ₂ (Freon-12) is widely used as a refrigerant in refrigerators and air conditioners. BHC is used as an insecticide. CCl ₄ is used as a solvent and fire extinguisher. CHCl ₃ is used as a solvent and anesthetic. Answer: CCl ₂ F ₂

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