JEE Main 2023 — Environmental Chemistry Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Evening Shift
Question
Which of the following compounds is an example of Freon?
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Step-by-step explanation
Freons are a class of compounds which are also known as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). As the name suggests, these compounds contain carbon, chlorine, and fluorine atoms. So the compound that is an example of a Freon from the options given is :
Option D :
This compound contains both chlorine and fluorine atoms bonded to carbon, and is therefore a CFC or a Freon.
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