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explain the factors responsible for depletion of Ozone layer in atmosphere​

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Answered by AstroDynamo
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chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are the primary cause for the ozone layer depletion. Industrial products including solvents, soaps, spray aerosols, insulating foams, 'take-away' containers and cooling utilities such as refrigerators and air conditioners use chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Answered by Anonymous
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Chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs are the main cause of ozone layer depletion. These are released by solvents, spray aerosols, refrigerators, air-conditioners, etc. The molecules of chlorofluorocarbons in the stratosphere are broken down by the ultraviolet radiations and release chlorine atoms.

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): Refrigerators, air-conditioners, solvents, dry-cleaning a...

Ozone-Depleting Substances: Sources

Carbon tetrachloride: Fire extinguishers, solvents

Halons: Fire-extinguishers

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