Ozone layer depletion is caused due to

CFCs

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Methane

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Nitrogen Oxides

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Sulphur Oxides

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Solution

The correct option is A CFCs
Carbon compounds having both fluorine and chlorine (CFCs), are responsible for ozone layer depletion. They react with ozone molecules and convert them to oxygen.

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Ozone layer depletion is caused due to ___.

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The breakdown of CFCs in the presence of UV rays produce _______, which is the main cause for depletion of ozone layer.

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