Ozone in stratosphere is depleted by, C 7 F 16 , CF 2 Cl 2 , C 6 H 6 Cl 2 , CF 3 Cl 2

Ozone in stratosphere is depleted by

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Ozone in stratosphere is depleted by

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A $\mathrm{C}_7 \mathrm{~F}_{16}$
B $\mathrm{CF}_2 \mathrm{Cl}_2$
C $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_6 \mathrm{Cl}_2$
D $\mathrm{CF}_3 \mathrm{Cl}^2$

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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{CF}_2 \mathrm{Cl}_2$

Ozone depletion is caused by a number of pollutants like chlorofluoro carbons $\left(\mathrm{CF}_2 \mathrm{Cl}_2\right)$ nitrogen oxides, $\mathrm{CCl}_4$ etc.

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