Which Statement Concerning Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)is Not True

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) is not true?

• A)CFCs are simple halogen-containing compounds having the general molecular formula CF_xCl_{4 - x}.
• B)CFCs are manufactured under the trade name Freons.
• C)CFCs are inert and nontoxic.
• D)CFCs are currently used as refrigerants,solvents,and aerosol propellants in the United States.
• E)CFCs are decomposed by sunlight,forming highly reactive intermediates that have been shown to destroy the ozone layer.

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