Identify the CFC with the shortest atmospheric lifetime.

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CFC-11 has a shorter atmospheric lifetime compared to the others listed, estimated at approximately 45 years. CFC-12 has an atmospheric lifetime of around 100 years, CFC-113 is estimated to be around 85 years, CFC-114 is approximately 140 years, and CFC-115 is estimated to be around 250 years. A shorter atmospheric lifetime means that the CFC will break down more quickly in the atmosphere and therefore have a shorter overall impact on ozone depletion.

Identify the CFC with the Shortest Atmospheric Lifetime