Which set of gases are primarily responsible for the depletion of the Ozone layer?

Carbon dioxide

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

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Carbon monoxide

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Nitrogen oxides

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Solution

The correct option is B Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
In recent years, the use of air conditioners, refrigerators, sprays and deodrants are destroying the ozone layer due to the synthetic chemicals released into the atmosphere, primarily ‘chlorofluorocarbons’ (CFC).

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