What are CFCs (chlorofluracarbons)????
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A chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) is an organic compound that contains only carbon, chlorine, and fluorine, produced as volatile derivative of methane, ethane, and propane. They are also commonly known by the DuPontbrand name Freon. The most common representative is dichlorodifluoromethane (R-12 or Freon-12). Many CFCs have been widely used as refrigerants, propellants (in aerosol applications), and solvents. Because CFCs contribute to ozone depletion in the upper atmosphere, the manufacture of such compounds has been phased out under the Montreal Protocol, and they are being replaced with other products such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) (e.g., R-410A) and R-134a.
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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs ) are the compounds which contain chlorine, carbon, fluorine. Commonly, they are used for refrigeration.
Chlorofluorocarbons are also known as freon.
Chemical reaction for CFCs is :
CCl3F = CCl2F + Cl
When CFCs come in contact with UV light, chlorine breaks away from the molecule.
This property is responsible for the problems in ozone layer.
hope it helps!!!!
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs ) are the compounds which contain chlorine, carbon, fluorine. Commonly, they are used for refrigeration.
Chlorofluorocarbons are also known as freon.
Chemical reaction for CFCs is :
CCl3F = CCl2F + Cl
When CFCs come in contact with UV light, chlorine breaks away from the molecule.
This property is responsible for the problems in ozone layer.
hope it helps!!!!
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