What is the structural formula for Freon-12.

$CCl_2F_2$

The correct answer is Option (2) → $CCl_2F_2$

Freon-12 is the brand name for the chemical compound Dichlorodifluoromethane. As the name suggests, it is a derivative of methane where two hydrogen atoms are replaced by chlorine atoms and the other two are replaced by fluorine atoms.

Chemical Profile of Freon-12

• Chemical Name: Dichlorodifluoromethane
• Molecular Formula: $CCl_2F_2$
• Structure: It has a tetrahedral geometry with the carbon atom at the center, bonded to two chlorine and two fluorine atoms.