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is a major factor that destroys the ozone layer.

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CFC

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Hydrogen

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Water

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The correct option is A CFC
One of the major reasons of ozone layer delpletion is chlorofluorocarbons(CFCs) which are extremely stable molecules , acts as additional factor in destroying the ozone layer. CFCs can easily react with UV radiations in the stratosphere and can break them.

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