Chemistry · Group 13 to Group 18 Elements
Which of the major sources of air pollution contributes pollutants like chlorofl
Which of the major sources of air pollution contributes pollutants like chlorofluorohydrocarbons?
- A. Industrial effluents
- B. Aerosols
- C. sewage pollutants
- D. All of the above
Step-by-step solution
Chlorofluorohydrocarbons (CFCs) are synthetic chemicals historically used as propellants in aerosol spray cans, making aerosols a major source. Industrial effluents and sewage pollutants do not significantly contribute CFCs; they are more associated with other pollutants. Thus, the correct answer is aerosols.
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