Which of the following gas is responsible for the depletion of Ozone layer?

CFC

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Hydrogen Sulphide

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Methane

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Ethane

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Solution

The correct option is A
CFC

CFCs release free radical of halogens which reacts with ozone leaving it in the elemental form which results in depletion of ozone.

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