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What are \(X\) and \(Y\) in the following reaction? \(\mathrm{CF}_2 \mathrm{Cl}_2 \stackrel{\mathrm{UV}}{\longrightarrow} X+Y\)

  1. A \({ }^{\circ} \mathrm{CF}_2 \mathrm{Cl},{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{Cl}\)
  2. B \({ }^{-} \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{~F}_4, \mathrm{Cl}_2\)
  3. C \({ }^{\circ} \mathrm{CFCl}_2,{ }^{\bullet} \mathrm{F}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{CCl}_2, \mathrm{~F}_2\)
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(A) \({ }^{\circ} \mathrm{CF}_2 \mathrm{Cl},{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{Cl}\)

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Since, chlorofluorocarbon compounds, i.e., freons (CFCs) are non-reactive, non-inflamable, non-toxic organic molecules, these are widely used in air conditioners, refrigerators, in electronic industry for cleaning computer parts. Due to very long life time…