Multiple choice

Directions: The following question has four choices out of which ONLY ONE is correct.

Which of the following compounds is used as a precursor to teflon and refrigerants?

  1. Chloroform

  2. Cyclopropane

  3. Diethyl ether

  4. Ethylene

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Explanation

Chloroform is the organic compound with formula CHCl3 . The colourless, sweet-smelling, dense liquid is a trihalomethane, and is considered somewhat hazardous. Several million tons are produced annually as a precursor to teflon and refrigerants.