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Identify the chemical name of the commonly used refrigerant Freon 12

Options

  1. AChlorofluoro methane
  2. BDichlorodifluoro methane
  3. CChlorodifluoro methane
  4. 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

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