Multiple choice general knowledge

Hairspray and some other products, like foam cups, had this problem. Making and using these products produce

  1. volatile organic compounds (VOC’s)

  2. ozone-destroying chemicals (chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s)

  3. related chemicals (such as CO2)

  4. None
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A,B,C Correct answer
Explanation

Hairsprays and similar aerosol products historically used CFCs as propellants, and foam cups (styrofoam) are made using expanded polystyrene, which involves CFCs or related chemicals in production. VOCs are also emitted from many such products and materials. All three (VOCs, CFCs, and related chemicals like CO2 from production processes) are valid environmental concerns associated with these products.

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