Which of the following can be used instead of CFCs to prevent ozone layer depletion?

Fossil fuels

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HFCs

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HCIFCs

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Both (b) and (c)

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Solution

The correct option is D Both (b) and (c)
Use of CFCs in refrigerators and air-conditioners should be banned. Hydrofluorocarbons(HCFs) and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons(HCIFCs) can be used instead of CFCs to prevent Ozone layer depletion because they breakdown easily into the atmosphere than CFCs.

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