Depletion of ozone is due to

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CFC's

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Solution

The correct option is D CFC's
When CFC molecule comes in contact with UV rays it releases chlorine molecule. This chlorine molecule reacts with ozone and breaks them into $O_{2}$ and nascent oxygen. Thus, depletes the ozone layer.
So, the correct answer is 'CFC's.

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