Chlorofluorocarbons:
A) are beneficial for the environment.
B) combine with dust particles to form aerosols that cool the Earth.
C) react to destroy ozone.
D) react to produce ozone.

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Chlorofluorocarbons react to destroy ozone in the atmosphere, leading to a thinning of the ozone layer and an increased risk of harmful UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface. A and B are incorrect as chlorofluorocarbons have been found to be harmful to the environment and do not have a cooling effect on the Earth. D is also incorrect as chlorofluorocarbons do not react to produce ozone in the upper atmosphere.