Uses Of Fully Halogenated Alkanes
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Almost all organic compounds burn to form what?
Carbon dioxide and water
Almost all organic compounds burn to form carbon dioxide and water, what are the exceptions to this?
The fully halogenated alkanes
What are fully halogenated alkanes added to in order to reduce their tendency to catch fire?
Fabrics
Why are full halogenated alkanes added to fabrics?
To reduce their tendency to catch fire
What is added to fabrics in order to reduce their tendency to catch fire?
Full halogenated alkanes
What type of alkanes were used in fire extinguishers but are now longer used due to the damage they cause to the ozone layer?
Halogenated alkanes such as CBrCIF2
What are fully halogenated alkanes often referred to as?
Flame retardants
Why were halogenated alkanes such as CBrCIF2 used in fire extinguishers?
They were used because they do not support combustion and a re denser than aur
Why was the use of halogenated alkanes such as CBrCIF2 stopped?
Because of the damage they cause to the ozone layer
Give an example of a halogenated alkane that used to be used in fire extinguishers.
CBrCIF2