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Give the uses of freon 12, DDT, carbon tetrachloride and iodoform.

Solution

The uses of various compounds ar given below.
Freon $$12 $$
$$1)$$ It is used as a refrigerant in refrigerators and air conditioners.
$$2)$$ It is used in aerosol spray propellants such as body sprays, hair sprays etc.

DDT :
$$1)$$ It is used as an insecticide.
$$2)$$ It is effective against mosquitoes and lice.

Carbon tetrachloride:
$$1)$$ It is used in manufacturing refrigerants and propellants for aerosol cans.
$$2)$$ It is used as feedstock in the synthesis of chlorofluorocarbons and other chemicals.
$$3)$$ It is used as a solvent in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products.
$$4)$$ Till $$1960$$'s, it was used as a cleaning fluid, a degreasing agent and a fire extinguisher.

Iodoform.:
It was used as an antiseptic as it liberates free iodine when it comes in contact with the skin.

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