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MHT CET 202625 AprilEvening Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
25 April
Shift
Evening Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Environmental Chemistry

MHT CET 2026 · 25 April · Evening Shift · Chemistry · Environmental Chemistry

Which of the following is responsible for depletion of ozone layer...

Which of the following is responsible for depletion of ozone layer in stratosphere?

Options

  1. AN2O5\text{N}_2\text{O}_5
  2. BNO3\text{NO}_3
  3. CNO2\text{NO}_2
  4. DNO\text{NO}

Correct answer

D. NO\text{NO}

Step-by-step solution

Nitric oxide (NO\text{NO}) is responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer in the stratosphere.

It is emitted from the exhaust systems of supersonic jet aeroplanes and reacts with ozone to form nitrogen dioxide and oxygen.

The reaction is given by:

NO(g)+O3(g)→NO2(g)+O2(g)\text{NO}(g) + \text{O}_3(g) \rightarrow \text{NO}_2(g) + \text{O}_2(g)

Thus, NO\text{NO} acts as a catalyst in the depletion of ozone.

Answer: NO\text{NO}
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