Stratospheric Ozone Destruction Involves a Complex Series of Reactions

question 28

Multiple Choice

Stratospheric ozone destruction involves a complex series of reactions.The first significant reaction involves _________.

• A)UV radiation from sunlight breaking apart O₃ molecules
• B)ultraviolet UV)radiation from sunlight causing Cl atoms to break free from CFCs
• C)O₃ reacting with industrial sulfuric acid
• D)O₃ reacting directly with CFCs

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