Question

Name the chemicals which are used in refrigerators and air conditioners and damage the ozone layer when released into the air.

Answer 1

CFCs contribute to ozone depletion in the upper atmosphere. A chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) is an organic compound that contains only carbon, chlorine, and fluorine, produced as a volatile derivative of methane, ethane, and propane. Many CFCs have been widely used as refrigerants, propellants (in aerosol applications), and solvents.