Chapter 21, Problem 23QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The chemical equations for the formation of Freon $-11$ and Freon $-12$ by using carbon tetrachloride and hydrogen fluoride as the starting materials are to be written.

Concept Introduction:

Chlorofluorocarbons are the compounds formed by the combination of carbon, chlorine and fluorine atoms.

Freon $-11$ and Freon $-12$ are chlorofluorocarbons. Freon $-11$ has the chemical formula ${\text{CCl}}_3\text{F}$ and Freon $-12$ has the chemical formula ${\text{CCl}}_2{\text{F}}_2$.