Ozone layer depletion chiefly occurs due to

Sulphur dioxide

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HCl

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CFCs

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Smoke

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The correct option is C CFCs
Ozone depletion occurs when chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) formerly found in aerosol spray cans and refrigerants are released into the atmosphere . CFCs cause chemical reactions that break down ozone molecules, reducing ozone's ultraviolet radiation-absorbing capacity.

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Ozone layer depletion is mainly caused due to ___.

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