Which of the following is responsible for the destruction of the ozone layer?

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A Carbon monoxide
B Carbon dioxide
C Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
D Nitrogen dioxide

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Answer: C. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

CFCs, used in refrigerators and aerosol sprays, break down ozone into oxygen in the stratosphere, thinning the ozone layer.

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Which of the following is responsible for the destruction of the ozone layer?

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