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Which among the following is responsible for depletion of Ozone layer?

  1. A
    Carbon monoxide
  2. B
    Carbon dioxide
  3. C
    Chlorofluorocarbon
  4. D
    Mercuric oxide

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are synthetic compounds widely used in refrigeration and propellants. When released, they drift into the stratosphere where solar UV radiation breaks them down, releasing chlorine atoms that catalyze the destruction of ozone ().

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Which among the following is responsible for depletion of Ozone layer?
A
Carbon monoxide
B
Carbon dioxide
C
Chlorofluorocarbon
D
Mercuric oxide

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