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Freon gas causing stratospheric O(3) dep...

Freon gas causing stratospheric `O_(3)` depletion is mainly released from :

A

Refrigerator

B

Automobile

C

Thermal power plant

D

Steel industry

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A
Freon is an aerosol propellant, refrigerant or organic solvent consisting of one or more of a group of chlorofluorocarbon
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