Name the chief ozone-depleting substance used in refrigerators and air conditioners as coolant?

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Ozone-depleting substances:
The chief ozone-depleting substance used in refrigerators and air conditioners as coolant is Chlorofluorocarbons(CFCs).
These are non-toxic, nonflammable chemicals containing carbon, chlorine, and fluorine.

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