Name two chemicals which are responsible for the thinning of the ozone layer.
(N/A) The two primary chemicals responsible for the thinning of the ozone layer are:
$(i)$ Chlorofluorocarbons $(CFCs)$
$(ii)$ Hydrochlorofluorocarbons $(HCFCs)$
Other substances like Hydrobromofluorocarbons $(HBFCs)$ and Halons also contribute to ozone depletion.
$(i)$ Chlorofluorocarbons $(CFCs)$
$(ii)$ Hydrochlorofluorocarbons $(HCFCs)$
Other substances like Hydrobromofluorocarbons $(HBFCs)$ and Halons also contribute to ozone depletion.
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