Question

Which of the following chemical is released by chlorofluorocarbon that is harmful to ozone ?

• A. Fluorine
• B. Sulphur dioxide
• C. Nitrogen peroxide
• D. Chlorine

Answer 1

The correct option is D Chlorine

Chlorofluorocarbons are the compounds which are used as coolants in the air conditioning systems, refrigerators, coolers, etc. The CFCs, when released into the atmosphere, react with UV rays to form chlorine atoms which destroy the ozone layer and results in the thinning out of the ozone layer also known as the ozone hole.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.