Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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ISBN: 9781305084476
Author: Tro, Nivaldo J., Neu, Don.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 11, Problem 34E
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The result of CFC ban on the Antarctic ozone hole is to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

HCFCs and CFCs are a class of inert compounds of carbon, chlorine, and fluorine. They are quite useful for many applications but the inertness of CFCs has an environmental effect. It made a hole in the ozone layer, which was the biggest environmental concern. Hence, it was banned in 1978.

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