Haloalkanes Quiz

Haloalkanes are used as flame retardants, fire extinguishants, refrigerants, propellants, solvents, and pharmaceuticals.

Haloalkanes are alkanes containing one or more halogen substituents.

Chlorofluorocarbons have been shown to lead to ozone depletion.

<p>Only haloalkanes that contain chlorine, bromine, and iodine are a threat to the ozone layer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Methyl iodide does not have ozone-depleting properties and has been designated a non-ozone layer depleting compound by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.</p> Signup and view all the answers