Aerosols having carbon and fluorine compounds are chiefly released by _______.

Refineries

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Automobiles

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Industries

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Jets

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Solution

The correct option is D Jets
The propellants used for jet engine release the halogenated paraffin compounds called fluorocarbons and chlorofluorocarbons. Both of these compounds are the potent ozone-depleting substances. Refineries, automobiles and industries release the oxides of carbon, sulphur and nitrogen.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Jets'.

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