NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
What are freons commonly used for, posing a potential threat to the ozone layer?
Options
- AGreenhouse gas emissions
- BFuel in supersonic aircraft engines
- CAerosol sprays and refrigerants
- DWater purification
Correct answer
C. Aerosol sprays and refrigerants
Step-by-step solution
Freons are often used in aerosol sprays and as refrigerants, and their release into the atmosphere can pose a threat to the ozone layer.