The Mechanism for the Decomposition of Ozone in the Presence $\rarr$

question 10

Multiple Choice

The mechanism for the decomposition of ozone in the presence of a reactive chlorine atom is shown below. Which of the following species is an intermediate
O₃ + (UV light) $\rarr$ O + O₂
Cl + O₃ $\rarr$ ClO + O₂
ClO + O $\rarr$ Cl + O₂

• A) Cl
• B) ClO
• C) O₃
• D) O₂
• E) UV light