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Question
Which among the following is used as refrigerants and for air conditioning?
Options
Trichloromethane
Dichloromethane
Dichlorodifluoromethane
Carbon tetrachloride
MCQ
Solution
Dichlorodifluoromethane
Explanation:
Because it takes less electricity to run a refrigeration compressor if the refrigerant is easily compressible, dichlorodifluoromethane gas is utilised as a refrigerant and for air conditioning. The refrigerant must boil between −10°C and −60°C to get a temperature of roughly 40°C within the refrigerator.
Dichloro difluoromethane (CF2Cl2)
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