When chlorofluorocarbons are subjected to ultraviolet radiation, ____ is released which rapidly destroys ozone

a. ?chlorine
b. ?nitrogen
c. ?carbon dioxide
d. ?carbon
e. ?water vapour


ANSWER: a

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