Question

Which of the following is an ozone-depleting substance? aCarbon dioxide bCarbon monoxide cMethyl bromide dNitrogen dioxide

Answer 1

c. Methyl bromide

Step-by-step explanation

Ozone-depleting substances are:

i. chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

ii. halon.

iii. carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)

iv. methyl chloroform (CH3CCl3)

v. hydrobromofluorocarbons (HBFCs)

vi. hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)

vii. methyl bromide (CH3Br)

viii. bromochloromethane (CH2BrCl)

Therefore the correct answer to you question is option:

c. Methyl bromide