Which of the following substances is responsible for ozone depletion?

Carbon tetrachloride

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapour

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Solution

The correct option is A Carbon tetrachloride
The major causes of ozone layer depletion are man-made chemicals such as Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, carbon tetrachloride, nitrogen oxides, etc. These are known as ozone depleting substances (ODS).

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