JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry Haloalkanes and Haloarenes / हैलोएल्केन तथा हैलोएरीन्स Question Bank Uses of Halogen Containing Compounds

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    Freon (dichlorodifluoro methane) is used [CPMT 1986; DPMT 1983; CBSE PMT 2001]

    A) As local anaesthetic

    B) For dissolving impurities in metallurgical process

    C) In refrigerator

    D) In printing industry

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Freon \[(CC{{l}_{2}}{{F}_{2}})\] is an odourless, non-corrosive, non toxic gas which is stable even at high temperatures and pressures. It has low b.Pt, low specific heat and can be easily liquified by applying pressure at room temperature. It is therefore, widely used in refrigerant (cooling agent) in refrigerators and air conditioners.


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