CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Freon group of refrigerants are


A

Inflammable

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

Toxic

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C

Non-inflammable and toxic

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D

Nontoxic and non-inflammable

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D

Nontoxic and non-inflammable


Explanation for correct option:

Option D Nontoxic and non-inflammable

Freon group of refrigerants:

  • Freon is a halocarbon product that is stable, less toxic, tasteless, mostly odorless liquids or gases that are non-flammable and are used in aerosol propellants and refrigerants.
  • These also include the ChlorofluorocarbonsCFC which cause Ozone depletion.
  • Gaseous CFCs will deplete the Ozone layer when they slowly rise into the stratosphere.
  • Chlorofluorocarbon compounds refer to the compounds having mainly Carbon, Fluorine, and Chlorine.
  • They are highly stable, unreactive, non-toxic, non-corrosive, and easily liquefiable gases.
  • These are usually produced for aerosol propellants, refrigeration, and air conditioning purposes.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option A: Inflammable:

  • Freons have no flammability of their own but they can be affected by the oxygen pressure in the air.
  • The excessive oxygen pressure outside the refrigerant cylinder and high temperatures can cause an explosion which can harm people in the house.

Option B: Toxic:

  • Freon is non-toxic, but inhaling large quantities of uncompressed gas can cause health issues.

Option C: Non-inflammable and toxic:

  • Freon has no flammability of its own and it is nontoxic.
  • It is stable and unreactive.

Therefore, option (D) is the correct answer. Freon group of refrigerants is non-toxic and non-inflammable.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
2
similar_icon
Similar questions
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Air Pollution
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon