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

stratosphere?

A. Carbon dioxide

B. Chlorofluorocarbons (Answer)

C. Nitrogen oxides

D. Methane

1 Answer

Answer :

B. Chlorofluorocarbons (Answer)

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