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The common name of dichlorodifluoromethane is ______.

  1. A
    galena
  2. B
    Freon
  3. C
    gypsum
  4. D
    borax

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Dichlorodifluoromethane (CF
2

Cl
2

) is commonly known as Freon-12. It belongs to the group of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and was historically used widely as a refrigerant and aerosol propellant.

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The common name of dichlorodifluoromethane is ______.
A
galena
B
Freon
C
gypsum
D
borax

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