A Freon leak in the air-conditioning system of a large building releases 15 kg of CHF2ClCHF2Cl per month. If the leak were allowed to continue, how many kilograms of ClCl would be emitted into the atmosphere each year? Express your answer using two significant figures.

A Freon leak in the air-conditioning system of a large building releases 15 kg of CHF2ClCHF2Cl per month. If the leak were allowed to continue, how many kilograms of ClCl would be emitted into the atmosphere each year? Express your answer using two significant figures.

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A Freon leak in the air-conditioning system of a large building releases 15 kg of CHF2ClCHF2Cl per month.

If the leak were allowed to continue, how many kilograms of ClCl would be emitted into the atmosphere each year?

Express your answer using two significant figures.

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