Chlorine atoms act as catalysts in the depletion of the ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere. These chlorine atoms originate from which of the following?

  • A
    Teflon
  • B
    Chlorofluorocarbons
  • C
    Chloroform
  • D
    Pyrene

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