Write the full form of CFC. Give its one harmful effect.

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Solution

The full form of CFC is chlorofluorocarbon.
Chlorofluorocarbons react with the ozone in the upper atmosphere and destroy the ozone layer, making the layer thinner and allowing ultraviolet (UV) radiation to pass through it and fall on the earth's surface. This UV radiation can cause skin cancer and other ailments in humans and also affect plants and animals.

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