Question

Who enhances the degradation of ozone?

• A. Hydrogen
• B. Chlorofluorocarbons
• C. Oxygen
• D. Water vapors

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Chlorofluorocarbons

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) enhances the degradation of ozone by disturbing the cycle of ozone formation.

• CFCs upon entering in stratosphere react with UV and release chlorine ions.

• These ions act as catalysts and degrade ozone releasing molecular oxygen.