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General Knowledge · Q410

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 410

Q410

The ozone layer is being destroyed by chlorofluorocarbons. In this regard which do you consider as the most harmful?

A.
Carbon atom
B.
Chlorine atom
C.
Fluorine atom
Answer
D.
The entire compound

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The ozone layer is being destroyed by chlorofluorocarbons. In this regard Fluorine atom is considered as the most harmful. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) could deplete Earth's atmospheric ozone layer, which blocks the sun's damaging ultraviolet rays. When the scientists reported their findings in 1974, CFCs were widely used as refrigerant gases and as propellants in aerosol sprays.