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(i) List atleast three ways in which CFCs are being commercially used for human benefits.
(ii) Give atleast three steps that should be adopted to minimize harmful effects of CFCs.

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(i) CFCs are widely used-
`*` as coolants in refrigerators and air conditioners
`*` in fire extinguishers
`*` as propellants.
(ii) Three suggested steps are :
`*` Restricted production of CFCs for their use in industries.
`*` Gradual replacement of CFCs with hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and hydrochloroflurocabons (HCIFCs).
`*` More emphsis on develpment of ecofriendly technologies.
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