Friday, August 19, 2011
A problem on alkanes (reaction)?
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are man-made compounds made up of carbon and the halogens fluorine and chlorine. One of the most widely used is Freon-12 (CCl2F2). It was introduced as a refrigerant in the 1930s. This was an important advance because Freon-12 replaced ammonia and sulfur dioxide, two toxic chemicals that were previously used in refrigeration systems. Freon-12 was hailed as a perfect replacement because it has a boiling point of -30 degrees Celcius and is almost completely inert. To what family of organic molecules do CFCs belong? Design a strategy for the synthesis of Freon-12.
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