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Chlorofluorocarbons are responsible for

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Acid rain
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Ozone layer depletion
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Global warming
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Thermal inversion
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Solution

The correct option is B Ozone layer depletion
Ozone is found in high concentration in the stratosphere of the earth's surface in the form of ozone blanket or commonly known as the ozone layer. The vital function of ozone is to absorb the sun's ultraviolet radiation before it reaches the ground hence protecting the earth from its harmful effect. But the ozone-depleting substance such as Chlorofluorocarbons, nitrous oxides, etc that reacting with the ozone layer by releasing the reactive chlorine and cause depletion of it forming ozone hole. The concentration of ozone is less than 220 DU in the hole.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Ozone layer depletion'.

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