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प्रश्न
What are chlorofluorocarbons, why they become popular as substitute of ammonia as refrigerant?
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उत्तर
A chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) is an organic compound which contains carbon, chlorine and fluorine produced as a volatile derivative of methane and ethane.
Pure ammonia gas is highly toxic to humans and would pose a threat if the refrigerator were to leak. Hence, CFCs became popular as a substitute of ammonia as a refrigerant.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Copy and complete the following equation.
NH3 + 3CI2 →
which property of ammonia is illustrated by above equation
Correct the following:
Finely divided platinum is used in the Haber process.
Name an acidic gas which reacts with a basic gas liberating a neutral gas.
Give two examples of suitable alternatives of CFCs which can be used as refrigerant and are non-ozone deflecting?
Give balanced reactions for the following conversion:
Ammonia to nitrogen using copper oxide.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Liquid ammonia is used in refrigeration because of its
Which feature of the ammonia molecule leads to the formation of the ammonium ion when ammonia dissolves in water?
What is the formula for liquid ammonia?
