What are the chemicals that deplete the ozone?
1 Answer
Aug 1, 2017
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) and similar halogen containing compounds.
Explanation:
UV induced cleavage of carbon-chlorine bonds in CFCs takes place in the upper atmosphere. The products of the reaction are various radicals including chlorine atoms. These react with ozone molecules, converting them into other substances, thereby depleting atmospheric ozone.