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A-LevelChemistryHalogen derivativesOct/Nov 2012Paper 1 Q261 Mark

High-energy radiation in the stratosphere produces free-radicals from chlorofluoroalkanes, commonly known as CFCs. Which free-radical is most likely to result from the irradiation of CHFClCF2Cl?

ACHFClĊFCl
BCHClCF2Cl
CCHFCF2Cl
DĊFClCF2Cl

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About This A-Level Chemistry Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) Oct/Nov 2012 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Halogen derivatives and is worth 1 mark.

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