A Levels Chemistry

2005 - M/J - 9701/1

Dichlorodifluoromethane, CCLF2, has been used in aerosol propellants and as a refrigerant.
Which statement helps to explain why dichlorodifluoromethane is chemically inert?
A The carbon-fluorine bond energy is large.
B The carbon-fluorine bond has a low polarity.
Fluorine is highly electronegative.
D Fluorine compounds are non-flammable.
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A Levels - Chemistry - CIE - 2005 - M/J - 9701/1

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Dichlorodifluoromethane, CCLF2, has been used in aerosol propellants and as a refrigerant.
Which statement helps to explain why dichlorodifluoromethane is chemically inert?
A The carbon-fluorine bond energy is large.
B The carbon-fluorine bond has a low polarity.
Fluorine is highly electronegative.
D Fluorine compounds are non-flammable.
