What is the composition of the compounds that are used in air conditioners which result in ozone layer depletion ?

Chlorine,Fluorine,Carbon

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Chromium,Fluorine,Carbon

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Chromium,Fluorine,Cobalt

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Calcium,Iron,Copper

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Solution

The correct option is A Chlorine,Fluorine,Carbon
CFC's or chlorofluorocarbons are compounds made up of chlorine, fluorine and carbon.CFC's are easily liquefied on applying pressure.These liqufied compounds are used in air conditioners as they produce a cooling effect on evaporation.Appliances such as A.C. release CFCs into the atmosphere when they are abandoned. When these compounds are released into the atmosphere they disturb the ozone-oxygen cyclic process. As a result these CFC's causes ozone layer depletion.

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