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CFCs have a harmful impact on _________ layer.


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Chlorofluorocarbons:

  1. These are compounds of chlorine and fluorine elements.
  2. They act as pollutants and have caused immense destruction to the ozone layer.
  3. The ozone layer protects living beings from being exposed to the dangerous ultraviolet rays of the sun.
  4. CFCs are released by refrigerators and ACs.

Final answer: CFCs have a harmful impact on the ozone layer.


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