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The class of anthropogenic compounds responsible for the breakdown of stratospheric ozone are known as

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Chlorofluorocarbon

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Such type of the area of the stratosphere of the earth that prevents the ultraviolet radiation of the sun by absorbing is known as the Ozone layer.
  • This layer is also known as the shield of the earth because it protects the earth's surface and thus the organisms on the earth from ultraviolet radiation.
  • The ozone layer is made up of the high concentration of the molecule.
  • There are many gases and some other compounds that are responsible to break this layer by their chemical activity such as chlorofluorocarbon and some other.
  • There are many sources that produce chlorofluorocarbons that are created by human beings or are utilized by humans such as refrigerators, aircraft and many more.
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