Assertion (A): Use of Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s) is hazardous to envir

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Assertion (A): Use of Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s) is hazardous to environment. Reason (R): CFC’s are very reactive, flammable and toxic gases.

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A . Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

B . Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C . A is correct but R are not correct.

D . A is not correct but R is correct.

Answer: Option C
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C

CFC’s are responsible for depletion of ozone layer. Hence it is hazardous to environment. But they are non-reactive, non-flammable and non-toxic gases. That’s why they are used in refrigerators.

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