AP EAMCET201726 Apr 2017Morning ShiftChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryActual
Which of the following forms holes in the ozone layer?
Options
- ACO
- BSO ₂
- CCO ₂
- DCF ₂ Cl ₂
Correct answer
D. CF ₂ Cl ₂
Step-by-step solution
Chlorofluoro carbons (CFCs) such as CF ₂ Cl ₂ , CFCl ₃ , hydrofluoro carbons (HFCs) are responsible for ozone layer depletion or ozone holes. aligned & CF ₂ Cl ₂ h v Cl + CF ₂ Cl & Cl + O ClO + O ₂ & ClO + O Cl + O ₂ aligned