EPA 608 Core · Refrigeration Fundamentals · Easy
What type of refrigerant is R-134a?
Answer: C. Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC).
- AChlorofluorocarbon (CFC).
- BHydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC).
- CHydrofluorocarbon (HFC).✓ Correct
- DHydrofluoroolefin (HFO).
Why C is right
R-134a contains hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon, making it an HFC.
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