Environmentaleasy · Past Paper
Which chemical is responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer?
ACO2
BCFCs
CCH4
DH2O
✓ Correct Answer: B — CFCs
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) release chlorine atoms when exposed to UV radiation, which then destroy ozone molecules.
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