Which of the following is/are halogen element/s? 1. Chlorine 2. Bromine 3. Iodine How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: As per a recent study, oceans cool the planet by releasing short-lived halogens that contribute 8-10 per cent of cooling.

SLH (lifetime of less than six months) are gases that contain the halogen elements chlorine, bromine, or iodine.

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