Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are widely used as refrigerants. Then why is it suggested to reduce its emission as far as possible? Explain. ORRefrigerants are considered to be a necessity in modern living, but are said to be responsible for ozone holes detected in Antarctica. Justify.

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are widely used as refrigerants. Then why i

1.	Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are widely used as refrigerants. Then why is it suggested to reduce its emission as far as possible? Explain. ORRefrigerants are considered to be a necessity in modern living, but are said to be responsible for ozone holes detected in Antarctica. Justify.
Answer» CFCs find wide use as refrigerants. CFCs discharged in the lower part of atmosphere move upward and reach stratosphere. In stratosphere, UV rays act on them releasing chloride atoms. Chloride atoms degrade ozone, releasing molecular oxygen. Whatever CFCs are added to the stratosphere have permanent and continuing effects on ozone. These have resulted in ozone hole.