Freons are a group of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) compounds. These are organic compounds that contain carbon, fluorine, and chlorine atoms, and often hydrogen atoms (in HCFCs).
Freons cause great environmental damage. They are :
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2010 · Topic: Ozone Layer (Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS): Types, Sources, and Characteristics (e.g., CFCs, HCFCs, Halons))
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