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
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
D.
Step-by-step solution
Nitric oxide () 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:
Thus, acts as a catalyst in the depletion of ozone.
Answer:
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:
Thus, acts as a catalyst in the depletion of ozone.
Answer: