Question

what happens to the ozone - depleting substance (ods) when an air conditioner is serviced?
the ozone - depleting substance is trapped, deactivated, and replaced with a safer substance.
the ozone - depleting substances and air conditioners are illegally sold on the criminal market.
the ozone - depleting substances and air conditioners are collected to be put into museums.

Explanation:

When an air - conditioner is serviced, proper environmental regulations require that ozone - depleting substances (ODS) are collected, deactivated to prevent further ozone depletion, and replaced with a more environmentally - friendly alternative. Illegal sale on the criminal market is against the law and not a standard practice during servicing, and putting ODS and air - conditioners into museums is not the typical action during servicing.

Answer:

The ozone - depleting substance is trapped, deactivated, and replaced with a safer substance.