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Which gas in Chlorofluorocarbons damages the ozone layer most

Question: Which gas in Chlorofluorocarbons damages the ozone layer most
  • A. Fluorine
  • B. Bromine
  • C. chlorine
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C. chlorine
Explanation: The element chlorine in chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) is responsible for most ozone layer damage. When CFCs break down in the stratosphere, they release chlorine atoms, and each single chlorine atom can destroy tens of thousands of ozone molecules before being removed from the stratosphere.

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