Engine Refrigeration (Supplementary) USCG Question #152 (Set 3)

In the presence of an open flame or hot surfaces, chlorinated fluorocarbon refrigerants decomposes and form what chemical substance?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — phosgene gas

Exposure of halogenated refrigerants to high heat sources or open flames causes thermal decomposition, producing highly toxic phosgene gas alongside other hazardous halogen acids.

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