Q193
Major cause of Ozone depletion is due to which chemical?
A.
ChloroFluoroCarbons
AnswerB.
Polyphenols
C.
Dioxins
D.
Rayon
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other halogenated ozone depleting substances (ODS) are mainly responsible for man-made chemical ozone depletion. The total amount of effective halogens (chlorine and bromine) in the stratosphere can be calculated and are known as the equivalent effective stratospheric chlorine (EESC).