The formation of ozone holes in the Antarctic Region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hole?

Correct Option: (B) Presence of prominent polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons

Ozone layer depletion is the gradual thinning of the earth's ozone layer in the upper atmosphere caused due to the release of chemical compounds containing gaseous bromine or chlorine from industries or other human activities. Ozone depletion occurs when ozone molecules in the upper atmosphere are destroyed by chemical reactions with halogen gases, such as chlorine. To form chlorine the nitric acid in polar stratospheric clouds reacts with chlorofluorocarbon carbon (CFCs), which catalyses the photochemical destruction of ozone. In the winter months, Cold conditions above Antarctica encourage the formation of extremely cold, high-altitude clouds.