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Which chemical acts as a catalyst in the destruction of the ozone layer?
AHydrogen
BChlorine
CHelium
DArgon
✓ Correct Answer: B — Chlorine
A single chlorine atom from a CFC molecule can destroy thousands of ozone molecules by acting as a catalyst.
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