Give two ways how the disposal of polymers such as polychloroethene by burning pollutes the environment

Give two ways how the disposal of polymers such as polychloroethene by burning pollutes the environment

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– Release chlorine gas which destroy ozone layer
- Chlorine gas combines with vapour in atmosphere to form acid rain which destroy vegetation
- Chlorine gas can cause respiratory diseases

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on October 22, 2019 at 05:48

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