What is NOT true regarding chlorofluorocarbons?

a. They are major destroyers of ozone.
b. They release oxygen when they absorb UV light.
c. They have been used as coolants and in solvents.
d. They release chlorine radicals
e. One of their chlorine atoms can degrade
thousands of ozone molecules.


Answer: b

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