CFCl3 is responsible for the decomposition of ozone layer. Which of the f

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$C F C l_{3}$ is responsible for the decomposition of ozone layer. Which of the following reacts with ozone to form oxygen?

Options:

A .

C l_{2}

B .

C l^{-}

C .

F^{-}

D .

C l^{*}

Answer: Option D
:
D
The free radical produced causes destruction of ozone.

C F C l_{3} (g) \to C F C l_{2}^{*} + C l^{*}

C l^{*} (g) + O_{3} (g) \to C l O^{*} + O_{2} (g)

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