Name the gas that causes ozone depletion as well as green house effect.

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) is responsible for the depletion of ozone as well as contribute to the greenhouse effect. A chlorofluorocarbon is an organic compound that contains only carbon, chlorine, and fluorine. It is produced as a volatile derivative of methane and ethane.

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Q74) How are Green House Effect and Ozone layer depletion related?

i) Greenhouse effect causes ozone layer depletion

ii) Ozone layer depletion causes greenhouse effect.

iii) There is no relation between the two phenomena.

iv) Chlorofluorocarbons are one of the culprits in both the cases.

Which of the above statements are true?

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