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Question
What chemicals cause major damage to the protective ozone layer of the Earth?
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Solution
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) cause major damage to the Earth’s protective ozone layer. They release chlorine atoms in the stratosphere, which catalyze the breakdown of ozone into molecular oxygen, leading to ozone depletion. CFCs are found in aerosol sprays, refrigerators, and some plastic foams.
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