Free radicals of which of the following compounds are responsible for causing break down of ozone into oxygen due to use of CFCs?

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C H_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is B Cl
Chlorofluorocarbons are chemicals which contain carbon, chlorine and fluorine. Ozone layer breaks when these CFC's are released into the atmosphere.So.Cl is one of the radicale which belongs to CFC's family, responsible for break down.

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