The Destruction of the Ozone Layer is Caused by a Chemical

Question

The destruction of the ozone layer is caused by a chemical reaction between UV light and
A) methane.
B) helium.
C) hydrogen sulfide.
D) nitrogen.
E) chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

Accepted Answer

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) release chlorine atoms when broken down by UV light, which then react with ozone, leading to its depletion.