An Unusual Atmospheric Reaction Leading to Ozone Destruction Is CF₃O $\rarr$

question 14

Multiple Choice

An unusual atmospheric reaction leading to ozone destruction is CF₃O + O₃ $\rarr$ 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 ^$\circ$ 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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