16. What are the main
chemical compounds that
destroy the ozonelayer?

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The mains chemical compounds
destroy the ozone layer the CFCs,
chlorofluorocarbons, or ,
substances used in the in
refrigerators, airconditioners and
cans.

Chlorofluorocarbons react with in
the high atmosphere
molecular oxygen and therefore
amount of ozone in atmosphere is
reduced.

Another that destroys the
ozone is methyl bromide, used
agricultural insecticides.