An Unusual Atmospheric Reaction Leading to Ozone Destruction Is CF₃O

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Multiple Choice

An unusual atmospheric reaction leading to ozone destruction is CF₃O + O₃ → CF₃O₂ + O₂
The analysis of which has yielded an Arrhenius frequency factor (A) and activation energy of 2.0 × 10^-12 cm³ molecule^-1 s^-1 and 11.6 kJ/mol, respectively. Calculate the rate constant for this reaction at an altitude of 35 km, where the temperature is -34°C.

• A) 2.0 × 10^-12 M^-1 s^-1
• B) 1.2 × 10⁹ M^-1 s^-1
• C) 3.5 × 10⁶ M^-1 s^-1
• D) 7.9 × 10^{-15 M-1} s^-1
• E) 6.8 × 10⁸ M^-1 s^-1

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