Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are also known as ________.

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RPF Constable (2018) Official Paper (Held On: 02 Feb 2019)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Freon.

Key Points:Freon

Freon is a simple fluorinated aliphatic organic compound that is used in commerce and industry.
In addition to fluorine and carbon, Freons often contain hydrogen, chlorine, or bromine.
Thus, Freons are types of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and related compounds.
The name Freon is a trademark registered by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company.
The Freons are colorless, odorless, nonflammable, noncorrosive gases or liquids of low toxicity that were introduced as refrigerants in the 1930s.
They also proved useful as propellants for aerosols and in numerous technical applications.
Their low boiling points, low surface tension, and low viscosity make them especially useful refrigerants.
They are extremely stable, inert compounds.