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The ozone hole in the upper atmosphere of the earth is due to the breakdown of ozone to oxygen. The reaction is catalyzed by

A

chlorofluorocarbons

B

oxygen generated during the reaction

C

carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere

D

chlorine formed by the decomposition of chlorofluorocarbons

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