Question

Two very stable compounds, Freon-12 and Freon-14, are used as liquid refrigerants. A Freon-12 molecule consists of one carbon atom, two chlorine atoms, and two fluorine atoms. A Freon-14 molecule consists of one carbon atom and four fluorine atoms.

81 In the space in your answer booklet, draw a structural formula for Freon-12. [1]

82 To which class of organic compounds do Freon-12 and Freon-14 belong? [1]

Answer 1

- The structural formula for Freon-12 (CCl2F2)

F

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Cl - C - Cl

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F

It has the same structure as methane (CH4) with Hydrogen atoms replaced by Chlorine and Fluorine

- Freon-12 and Freon-14 belong halocarbons, a compound in which the Hydrogen of a hydrocarbon is replaced by halogens, like Chlorine and Fluorine.

Answer 2

81. There is 1 carbon, 2 chlorine and fluorine atoms in Freon 12. To draw them it forms a cross with C in the middle and Cl and F both on the opposite side.
Cl
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F - C- F
l
Cl

82. Freon-12 and Freon-14 are called halocarbons or just halides.