Q. Depletion of ozone layer is due to
A) Oxides of nitrogen
B) Oxides of carbon
C) Oxides of sulphur
D) None of these
Explanation
(a)
Oxides of nitrogen and chlorofluorocarbons, when reach into the stratosphere, react with ozone molecules and convert them into oxygen. Thus, these compounds lead to depletion of ozone layer.
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