Which gas commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners was historically linked to ozone layer depletion?
A
Carbon dioxide
B
Chlorofluorocarbons
C
Methane
D
Nitrogen
Correct Answer: Option B — Chlorofluorocarbons
Explanation:
Chlorofluorocarbons CFCs once widely used as refrigerants were linked to ozone layer depletion as they release chlorine atoms that break dow...
Chlorofluorocarbons CFCs once widely used as refrigerants were linked to ozone layer depletion as they release chlorine atoms that break down ozone molecules in the stratosphere.