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प्रश्न
State the role of chlorofluorocarbons in ozone destruction or depletion [no equations required].
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उत्तर
Roll of chlorofluorocarbons in ozone destruction : Chlorofluorocarbons are decomed by U.R. rays and liberate highly reactive free CF radical. This free ladical reacts with ozone to form Cl0[g]. This causes ozone depletion. The Cl free radicals initiate and catalyse a chain reaction – capable of breakdown of over 1,00,000 ozone molecules resulting in ozone depletion.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How does ozone affect any ecosystem?
Write the full name of CFC.
What would happen if the ozone layer in the atmosphere completely disappears?
What is ozone?
Which compounds are responsible for the depletion of ozone layer?
Name the following pollutants:
Any two chemicals leading to the formation of ozone holes.
True or False:
Ozone in the Troposphere is a harmful pollutant.
How is the ‘ozone oxygen cycle’ maintained in the stratosphere and state what disturbs the balance, resulting in ozone depletion or destruction, Give balanced equation for the same.
Gas A, found in the upper layers of the atmosphere, is a deadly poison but is essential for all living beings. The amount of this gas started declining sharply in the 1980s.
- Identify Gas A. How is it formed at higher levels of the atmosphere?
- Why is it essential for all living beings? State the cause for the depletion of this gas.
Why was there a sharp in the amount of ozone in the atmosphere in 1980's.
