Which of the following gas causes ozone depletion?

Oxygen

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Hydrogen

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CFC

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Nitrogen

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Solution

The correct option is C CFC
Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) is an organic compound that contains only carbon, chlorine, and fluorine. This compound does not get degraded by any biological process. CFC reacts with ozone layer and it results in the depletion of ozone layer.

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