The most important compound which accounts for almost 80%of the total depletion of the ozone layer is

Sulphur ions

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Chloride ion

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Chlorofluoro carbon

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Magnesium ion

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Solution

The correct option is C Chlorofluoro carbon
CFC (or Chlorofluorocarbon) is the major cause for ozone depletion. However, chlorine and bromine also result in causing the same but majorly CFC is reasoned out.
So the correct answer is 'Chlorofluorocarbon'.

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