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"CFCl"(3) and HF on reaction in presence...

`"CFCl"_(3)` and HF on reaction in presence of `" SbF"_(5)` leads to the formation of:

A

Freon -112

B

Freon - 114

C

freon -11

D

Freon -12

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To solve the question regarding the reaction of CFCl₃ (trichlorofluoromethane) and HF in the presence of SbF₅ (antimony pentafluoride), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Reactants The reactants in this reaction are: - CFCl₃ (trichlorofluoromethane) - HF (hydrofluoric acid) - SbF₅ (antimony pentafluoride, which acts as a Lewis acid) ### Step 2: Understand the Role of SbF₅ SbF₅ is a strong Lewis acid. In this reaction, it will facilitate the process by accepting a pair of electrons, which helps in the generation of a more reactive species. This will assist in the substitution reaction. ### Step 3: Mechanism of Reaction 1. **Formation of a Carbocation**: The Lewis acid (SbF₅) interacts with CFCl₃, which can lead to the formation of a carbocation intermediate. This occurs as one of the chlorine atoms is protonated, making it a better leaving group. 2. **Nucleophilic Attack by HF**: The fluoride ion (F⁻) from HF acts as a nucleophile and attacks the carbocation formed in the previous step. 3. **Elimination of Chlorine**: As the fluoride ion attacks, one of the chlorine atoms (Cl) leaves, resulting in the formation of a new product. ### Step 4: Identify the Product The product formed from this reaction is CF₂Cl₂ (dichlorodifluoromethane). The structure can be represented as: - Carbon (C) with two fluorine (F) atoms and two chlorine (Cl) atoms. ### Conclusion The final product of the reaction between CFCl₃ and HF in the presence of SbF₅ is CF₂Cl₂. ### Final Answer The product formed is CF₂Cl₂ (dichlorodifluoromethane). ---
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