GK QUESTION#3233
Consider the following statements regarding the compound CH₃CH₂Cl: 1. CH₃CH₂Cl is known as chloroethane and is used as a blowing agent in foamed plastics. 2. CH₃CH₂Cl is a chlorinated hydrocarbon with anesthetic and refrigerant properties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer
D. Both 1 and 2
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Explanation
CH₃CH₂Cl is chloroethane, also called ethyl chloride. Government chemical-use records list it as a foam blowing agent, refrigerant and local anaesthetic. Both statements describe documented uses; they do not imply that every use remains common or suitable for unsupervised application.