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Ozone layer is getting depleted because ...

Ozone layer is getting depleted because of

A

excessive use of automobiles

B

excessive formation of industrial units e

C

excessive use of man made compounds containing both fluorine and chlorine

D

excessive deforstation.

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The correct Answer is:
C

These synthetic compounds release chlorine and flurine radicals which combine with ozone layer in the stratosphere and deplete ozone through ozone through chain reactions.
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