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Assertion :The main reason of ozone layer depletion is believed to be the release of chlorofluorocarbon compounds known as freons. Reason: CFCs are transporting agents for continuously generating chlorine radicals into the stratosphere.
Assertion :The main reason of ozone layer depletion is believed to be the release of chlorofluorocarbon compounds known as freons. Reason: CFCs are transporting agents for continuously generating chlorine radicals into the stratosphere.
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The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
The constant release of compounds like carbon tetrachloride, CFCs and other chlorine in atmosphere is the main reason for the ozone depletion. As the compounds break into chlorine radicals in presence of UV radiations, they combine with ozone forming chlorine monoxide radicals. It later forms more chlorine radicals thus leading to ozone breakdown.
The constant release of compounds like carbon tetrachloride, CFCs and other chlorine in atmosphere is the main reason for the ozone depletion. As the compounds break into chlorine radicals in presence of UV radiations, they combine with ozone forming chlorine monoxide radicals. It later forms more chlorine radicals thus leading to ozone breakdown.
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