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The abbreviation for refrigerants containing chlorine fluorine carbon and hydrogen is

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The answer is CFCs. The abbreviation stands for Chlorofluorocarbons. They are made by fully halogenating paraffin hydrocarbon. These compounds are known to cause climate change damaging the ozone layer. It is, therefore, advisable to properly dispose off of refrigerators, solvents and propellants




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