Lung cancer & DNA breakage are the major ill effects of excessive ozone exposure to human beings. Ozone layer depletion in the atmosphere is mainly caused by the presence of
Options:
A. CO₂
B. SO₂
C. Hydrocarbons
D. CFC (chloro fluoro carbon)


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Answer: Option D


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