Ozone-layer is getting depleted because of
(a) excessive use of automobiles
(b) excessive formation of industrial units
(c) excessive use of man-made compounds containing both fluorine and chlorine
(d) excessive deforestation.

Question

Ozone-layer is getting depleted because of
(a)	excessive use of automobiles
(b)	excessive formation of industrial units
(c)	excessive use of man-made compounds containing both fluorine and chlorine
(d)	excessive deforestation.

MyClass24 · Accepted Answer

Soln:
Answer is (c) excessive use of man-made compounds containing both fluorine and chlorine
Explanation:
Carbon and fluorine reacts with ozone to convert it into oxygen. This results in thinning of ozone lays which is called as ozone depletion.

Ozone-layer is getting depleted because of (a) excessive use of automobiles (b) excessive formation of industrial units (c) excessive use of man-made compounds containing both fluorine and chlorine (d) excessive deforestation.