ORGANIC 1 alkanes

Question 1

Give an equation for a reaction that removes nitrogen monoxide in a
catalytic converter. {1}

Answer 1

. NO=>N2 + O2

OR

. NO+CO=> N2+ CO2

Question 2

A molecule of CFC-11 breaks down in the upper atmosphere to form a
chlorine free radical.

Give the equation for this reaction {1}

Answer 2

CCl3F ==> .CCL2F + Cl.

Question 3

CFC-11 is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.

State & explain how CFC-11 able to contribute to global warming {2}

Answer 3

.absorbs infrared radiation

. molecule has polar bonds