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Our Environment — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceOur Environment1 Mark
MCQ
Which pollutant released into the air during refrigeration and airconditioning is the greatest contributor to the depletion of ozone layer?
  • A
    $\ce{BHC}.$
  • B
    $\ce{DDT}.$
  • ✓
    $\ce{CFC}.$
  • D
    $\ce{UNEP}.$
✓

Answer

Correct option: C.
$\ce{CFC}.$
Chlorofluorocarbons $\ce{(CFCs)}$ are released into the air during refrigeration and air conditioning and are the greatest contributor to the depletion of the ozone layer.

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