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How the CFC form? what is their chemical reaction?

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How the CFC form? what is their chemical reaction?

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    Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are formed from halogenation of hydrocarbons (RH). In general, RH + X2 -> RX + HX where X2 is a halogen. CFCs are very stable compounds unless they come into contact with UV radiation as in the atmosphere. Here they undergo homolytic radical reactions: RX + UV radiation -> R. + X. (radicals). These radicals are the ones that react with ozone and destroy the ozone layer in the atmosphere


  2. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are formed from halogenation of hydrocarbons (RH). In general, RH + X2 -> RX + HX where X2 is a halogen. CFCs are very stable compounds unless they come into contact with UV radiation as in the atmosphere. Here they undergo homolytic radical reactions: RX + UV radiation -> R. + X. (radicals). These radicals are the ones that react with ozone and destroy the ozone layer in the atmosphere

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