Consider the following statements regarding HFC 23 1 HFC 23 gas has global warming potential w...........

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Consider the following statements regarding HFC- 23:

1. HFC-23 gas has global warming potential which is much more than that of CO2.

2. It is a by-product of HCFC-22 which is used in industrial refrigeration.

3. Indian companies will be compensated for the costs involved in ensuring that these gases are not released.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

allof the above

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Explanation:

HFC-23 gas, a potent greenhouse gas with global warming potential 14,800 times more than CO2 is produced as a by-product of HCFC-22 manufacturing.
The Environment minister clarified that the companies have to internalise the cost of this environmental externality, and create sufficient storage facility to take care of down time and run the incinerators.