Ozone depletion, particularly in the stratosphere, is a significant environmental issue caused by certain man-made chemicals that release halogen atoms (chlorine, bromine) when they break down.
The main gas responsible for ozone depletion is :
Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2014 · Topic: Ozone Layer (Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS): Types, Sources, and Characteristics (e.g., CFCs, HCFCs, Halons))
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