Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 30

Question: Use of chlorofluoro carbons is not encouraged because

[KCET 2005]

Options:

A) They are harmful to the eyes of people that use it

B) They damage the refrigerators and air conditioners

C) They eat away the ozone in the atmosphere

D) They destroy the oxygen layer

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Chlorofluorocarbon is used in air-conditioning and in domestic refrigerators for cooling purposes. Its main drawback is this, it is responsible for ozone depletion.