What is the main difficulty in trying to eliminate chlorinated fluorocarbons from the atmosphere?

A. They are very stable and take a long time to decompose completely.
B. They do not absorb ultraviolet radiation.
C. They are too light and blow away.
D. all of the above
E. only a and b


Answer: A

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