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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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