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ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryAir PollutionMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice

Chlorofluoro carbon compounds are mainly responsible for the pollution of :-

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) compounds are released in the atmosphere and reach the stratosphere.
There they break under UV radiation and release chlorine radicals which destroy ozone layer.
Hence they mainly cause pollution in the stratosphere (ozone depletion).
Correct answer is (C) Stratosphere.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Environmental ChemistrySubtopic:Air Pollution
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