JEE Main202313 Apr 2023Morning ShiftChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryActual
The radical which mainly causes ozone depletion in the presence of UV radiations is :
Options
- ACl ·
- BNO ·
- CO · H
- DCH 3 ·
Correct answer
A. Cl ·
Step-by-step solution
Chlorofluorocarbons are chemicals which contain carbon, chlorine and fluorine. Ozone layer breaks when these CFC's are released into the atmosphere.So. Chlorine is one of the radical which belongs to CFC's family, responsible for break down.