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Question
Depletion of ozone is mainly due to
Options
chlorofluorocarbon compounds
carbon monoxide
methane
pesticides
Solution
chlorofluorocarbon compounds
Explanation -
Ozone depletion is due to ozone-depleting substances such as chlorofluorocarbon compounds.
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