CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2024 - Question 10

Chemistry 2024 JAMB Past Questions - Question 10: The pollutant that contributes to the depletion of the ozone layer is: 

The pollutant that contributes to the depletion of the ozone layer is: 
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

The depletion of ozone layer can occur when CFCs slowly rise into the stratosphere, are broken down by intense ultraviolet radiation, release chlorine atoms which then react with ozone molecules.