Which of the following is not true of chlorofluorocarbons?
A) CFCs role in depleting ozone has yet to be confirmed.
B) They are used to make foam products.
C) They have been used as propellants in spray cans.
D) CFCs are stable under conditions at Earth's surface.
E) They are used in refrigeration systems.
Ans: A) CFCs role in depleting ozone has yet to be confirmed.
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