Which one of the following is the main culprit in the thinning of Ozone layer in the earth’s stratosphere?

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B: Chlorofluorocarbons. The correct answer is B: Chlorofluorocarbons. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are the main culprit in the thinning of the ozone layer. These synthetic chemicals were used in refrigerators and aerosols, releasing chlorine atoms that destroy ozone molecules.

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A: Carbon dioxide

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B: Chlorofluorocarbons

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C: Nitrogen oxides

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D: Methane

Which one of the following is the main culprit in the thinning of Ozone layer in the earth’s stratosphere?

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