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What Are CFCs?

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Ozone layer of upper atmosphere is being destroyed by
(a) SO₂
(b) photochemical oxidants
(c) CFC's
(d) smog

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(c) CFC's
CFC's used in refrigerators, aerosols, etc., destroy the ozone layer of the upper atmosphere.

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