The pollutants released by jet aeroplanes in the atmosphere as chlorofluorocarbons are called:

photochemical oxidants

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photochemical reductants

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aerosols

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physical pollutants

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Solution

The correct option is C aerosols
Aerosols are emitted into the air in the form of vapour or fine mist. Jet airplanes emit aerosols containing chlorofluorocarbons $(C C l_{2} F_{2})$ and $(C C l_{3} F)$ . The aerosols deplete ozone layer in the atmosphere.

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