Q. Consider the following statements about Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs):
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is B
2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: HFCs are a well-known greenhouse gas but is very weak as an ozone-depleting gas.

Statement 2 is correct: The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol is an international agreement to gradually reduce the consumption and production of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

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