What is the structural formula for Freon-12.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 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.