What chemicals are the major causes of ozone depletion in the stratosphere?

Prentice Hall Science Explorer - chapter 4

Asked by bookragstutor on 17 Jan 09:55

Last updated by anonymous on 17 Jan 22:48

Answered by Dr. John Carmen on 17 Jan 22:48

chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorcarbons (HCFCs), carbon tetrachloride and methyl chloroform

Halons are the worst offenders because they are exponentially more caustic in nature than the other substances.