Why is dangerous to burn polymers

Answers:
Because of the dangerous gases that form from polymers in the burning process.
When the polymers such as plastics are burned carbon containing gases are released. During burning process, these carbon combines with oxygen present in
the atmosphere & forms oxides of carbon. These gases r mostly responsible 4 global warming,depletion of ozone layer,acid rain,etc.they create harmful effects on our ecosystem. Therefore it makes this activity dangerous.
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