Which of the following gases deplete the ozone layer?

Chlorofluorocarbons

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Methane

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Carbon monoxide

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CO2

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Solution

The correct option is A
Chlorofluorocarbons

Ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) are those substances which deplete the ozone layer.

They are widely used in refrigerators, air conditioners, fire extinguishers, in dry cleaning, as solvents for cleaning, electronic equipment and as agricultural fumigants.

It includes hydrochlorofluorocarbons, chlorofluorocarbons, methyl bromide, halons, and methyl chloroform etc

CO2 and methane are greenhouse gases.

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Depletion of ozone is mainly due to

(a) chlorofluorocarbon compounds
(b) carbon monoxide
(c) methane
(d) pesticides

Carbon Dioxide, Methane and Carbon Monoxide are greenhouse gases.

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