Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Halogen compounds

Halogen compounds — practice question

In the stratosphere, high-energy radiation causes chlorofluoroalkanes, commonly referred to as CFCs, to form free-radicals. Which free-radical is most likely to be produced when $\text{CHFClCF}_2\text{Cl}$ is irradiated?

  • A$\text{CHFCl}\dot{\text{C}}\text{FCl}$
  • B$\dot{\text{CHClCF}}_2\text{Cl}$
  • C$\dot{\text{CHFClCF}}_2\text{Cl}$
  • D$\dot{\text{CFClCF}}_2\text{Cl}$

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