MHT CET Medical202624 April 2026Evening ShiftChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
Identify the chemical name of the commonly used refrigerant Freon 12
Options
- AChlorofluoro methane
- BDichlorodifluoro methane
- CChlorodifluoro methane
- DDichlorofluoro methane
Correct answer
B. Dichlorodifluoro methane
Step-by-step solution
Freon 12 is a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) widely used as a refrigerant. The chemical formula of Freon 12 is CCl₂F₂ . Its IUPAC name is dichlorodifluoromethane. Answer: Dichlorodifluoro methane