Question

Match the haloalkanes/arenes with their applications:

• A. General anesthetic
• B. Antiseptic
• C. Refrigerant
• D. Termite pesticide

Answer 1

Iodoform (CHI₃) is used to treat minor skin infections due to its antiseptic properties.
BHC (benzene hexachloride) also called gamma- hexachlorocyclohexane is an important agricultural pesticide against termites.
Freon-14 (CF₄) is used as a low temperature refrigerant and halothanes are used as inhalative anesthetics.