Question

Expand CFC? What are their uses?

Answer 1

CFCs

• CFCs is the abbreviation for Chlorofluorocarbons gases.
• It contains carbon, chlorine, and fluorine.
• CFC is famous for its toxicity, reactivity, and flammability.
• Depletion of ozone is done by CFCs:

• Dichlorodifluoromethane in the presence of sunlight forms chlorodifluoromethyl radical and chlorine atoms.
• The chlorine atom then dissociates ozone to give chloromonoxide and oxygen atom.

Uses:

• It is used as solvents in the manufacture of aerosol sprays, blowing agents for foams, and packing materials
• It is used as a refrigerant, propellants in medicinal applications, and aerosol sprays.

CFC is chlorofluorocarbon and it is used as refrigerants and solvents in industries.