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Why is ammonia (NH₃) considered a toxic refrigerant?


It is colourless and odourless, so it is difficult to detect
It does not react with water, which makes it difficult to neutralise
It is highly irritating to the respiratory tract and toxic if inhaled
It is flammable and can form explosive mixtures with air