​Ozone layer is responsible for preventing harmful UV rays to enter the earth's atmosphere. Which of the hydrocarbons is/are not responsible for depletion of the ozone layer?​

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Asphalt.

Explanation:Asphalt does not deplete the ozone layer. Propellants, refrigerants, and foam-blowing agents contain harmful chemicals like CFCs that contribute to ozone depletion.

Incorrect Options Explanations:

• Propellants: Contain CFCs that harm the ozone layer.
•  Refrigerants: Release CFCs/HCFCs, damaging the ozone.
• Foam-blowing agents: Use CFCs that affect the ozone.

Information Booster:

• Ozone layer absorbs harmful UV rays.
• The Montreal Protocol (1987) seeks to phase out ozone-depleting substances.