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Which of the following chemicals is responsible for depletion of ozone layer in the atmosphere?
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- Chlorofluorocarbons
- Nitrous oxide
- Sulphur dioxide
- Carbon dioxide
- Chlorofluorocarbons
Correct Option: A
Chlorofluorocarbon contributes to ozone depletion in the upper atmosphere. It is an organic compound that contains only carbon, chlorine, and fluorine, produced as a volatile derivative of methane, ethane, and propane. Its manufacture has been phased out under the Montreal Protocol.
