Fluorocarbon molecules are important in the problem of __________.
A)obesity
B)brown lung disease
C)ozone layer depletion
D)acid rain
E)water pollution

Question

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Fluorocarbon molecules are known to be major contributors to the depletion of the ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere. When released into atmosphere and exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, they release chlorine atoms which then go on to break down the ozone molecules causing a hole to form in the ozone layer. This allows harmful UV radiation to penetrate the Earth's atmosphere leading to various environmental and health problems.

Fluorocarbon Molecules Are Important in the Problem of __________