Which Statement Below Regarding Stratospheric Ozone Is FALSE?
A)The Natural $\rightarrow$

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which statement below regarding stratospheric ozone is FALSE?

• A)The natural decomposition reaction, 2 O₃(g) \(\rightarrow\) 3O₂(g), has a higher activation energy than ozone decomposition catalyzed by chlorine atoms.
• B)One chlorine atom can catalyze the destruction of hundreds to thousands of O₃ molecules.
• C)Chlorine atoms react with O₃ to make ClO, another reactive species.
• D)Chlorine atoms are regenerated when chlorine monoxide reacts with O₂.
• E)The speed with which O₃ decomposes is greatly enhanced in the presence of Cl atoms, which provide a lower-energy reaction mechanism.

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