Bundle: Chemistry in Focus, Loose-leaf Version, 7th + OWLv2, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card
Bundle: Chemistry in Focus, Loose-leaf Version, 7th + OWLv2, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card
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ISBN: 9781337812269
Author: Nivaldo J. Tro
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 11, Problem 34E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

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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