Question

    Which of the following destroys the ozone

    layer?
    A Sodium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Sulphur Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Silicon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Chlorine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Chlorine, primarily from man-made chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), is a major contributor to ozone layer depletion. These compounds release chlorine atoms when they break down in the stratosphere, leading to the destruction of ozone molecules.

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