`Freon` used as refrigerants is chemically known as

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Q: 99 (CDS-I/2007)
'Freon' used as refrigerants is chemically known as

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Science

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CDS-I

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{'freon': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'refrigerants': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'fluorinated hydrocarbon': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'chlorofluoro hydrocarbon': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'aromatic compound': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'hydrocarbon': [1, 0, 2, 1]}

The correct answer is option 3: Chlorofluoro hydrocarbon.

Freon is a trade name for a type of refrigerant that was commonly used in various cooling systems such as air conditioners and refrigerators. The chemical composition of Freon consists of chlorine, fluorine, and carbon.

Option 1: Chlorinated hydrocarbon. While Freon does contain chlorine, it is not solely composed of chlorine and hydrocarbons. It also contains fluorine and carbon, making this option incorrect.

Option 2: Fluorinated hydrocarbon. This option is partially correct because Freon does contain fluorine and carbon. However, it also contains chlorine, so the complete chemical name of Freon is not solely a "fluorinated hydrocarbon."

Option 3: Chlorofluoro hydrocarbon. This is the correct answer because it accurately represents the chemical composition of Freon. It contains both chlorine and fluorine, making it a chlorofluoro hydrocarbon.

Option 4: Fluorinated aromatic compound. This option is incorrect because aromatic compounds are characterized by a specific ring structure, which is not present in Freon.

In summary, Freon, used as refrigerants, is chemically known as a chlorofluoro hydrocarbon.