Q15 of 76 Page 258

Write the full names of

(a) CFL, and (b) CFC.

a) CFL stands for Compact Fluorescent Lamps. These are fluorescent lamps designed for the purpose of saving energy.

b) CFC stands for chloro fluoro carbons. It is an organic compound made of chlorine, fluorine and carbon and is produced as a volatile derivative of methane and ethane.


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