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3. Which class of chemicals is linked to the decrease in the amount of ozone in theupper atmosphere of the earth? |
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Answer» Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other halogenated ozone depleting substances (ODS) are mainly responsible for man-made chemical ozone depletion. They are emitted from air conditioners and the compressors of the refrigerator. In fact, the substance reacts with ozone and breaks it down into nascent oxygen. Over a period of time, a big hole in has been created in the ozone layer. |
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