Quantrex Quantrex AcademyJEE · NEET · NDA PYQs with solutions Open app
NEET
Exam
NEET
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Environmental Chemistry

NEET · Chemistry · Environmental Chemistry

What prevents significant ozone depletion in the Antarctic...

What prevents significant ozone depletion in the Antarctic stratosphere during the summer season?

Options

  1. AIncreased levels of CFCs
  2. BFormation of polar stratospheric clouds
  3. CHigh levels of UV radiation
  4. DOzone production

Correct answer

B. Formation of polar stratospheric clouds

Step-by-step solution

During the summer season in Antarctica, the formation of polar stratospheric clouds prevents significant ozone depletion by providing a surface for chlorine nitrate to hydrolyze and form hypochlorous acid.
Practice Environmental Chemistry on Quantrex Academy →

More from Environmental Chemistry

An organic halogen compound which is used as refrigerant in refrigerators and air… MHT CET Medical 2026According to green chemistry, which of the following features is NOT favored by the… MHT CET Medical 2026Which of the following is responsible for depletion of ozone layer in stratosphere? MHT CET Medical 2026Which of the following is NOT a principle of green chemistry? MHT CET Medical 2026Which of the following is one of the 12 principles of Green Chemistry? MHT CET Medical 2026What is use of Carbon tetrachloride? MHT CET Medical 2026Which statement is not true about photochemical smog? NEET 2023Given below are two statements : Statement I : The nutrient deficient water bodies lead… NEET 2023 Full Environmental Chemistry list All NEET PYQs