Which of the following equations represents how ozone is depleted by the CFCs? a. Cl2 + O3 -----> ClO + O2+Cl b. O2+O -----> O3 c. Cl2+O2 -----> Cl2O2 d. Cl2+O3 -----> Cl2O3 e. Cl2 +O3 -----> ClO +2ClO

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The correct option is A.
Chlorofluorocarbon [CFC]  is made up of chlorine, fluorine and carbon. In the atmosphere, the CFC moves upward towards the stratosphere, where it will be broken down by ultraviolet radiation to release chlorine, which destroys the ozone layers.