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CFC releases a chemical which is harmful to ozone is

A. chlorine

B. fluorine

C. N2O

D. SO2

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The CFCs, when released into the atmosphere, react with UV rays to form chlorine atoms which destroy the ozone layer and results in the thinning out of the ozone layer also known as the ozone hole.

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