The ozone hole over Antarctica and the general lowering of ozone levels elsewhere in the stratosphere have been attributed to the ozone- destroying properties of

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are known to release chlorine atoms in the stratosphere, which catalyze the destruction of ozone molecules, leading to the depletion of the ozone layer.

The Ozone Hole Over Antarctica and the General Lowering of Ozone