Stratospheric ozone destruction involves a complex series of reactions.The first significant reaction involves _________. A)UV radiation from sunlight breaking apart O₃molecules B)ultraviolet UV)radiation from sunlight causing Cl atoms to break free from CFCs C)O₃reacting with industrial sulfuric acid D)O₃reacting directly with CFCs

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The destruction of stratospheric ozone is primarily caused by the release of chlorine from CFCs through the action of ultraviolet radiation from sunlight. This chlorine then reacts with ozone, breaking it down into oxygen molecules and further depleting the ozone layer.

Stratospheric Ozone Destruction Involves a Complex Series of Reactions