After Scientists Observed That an Ozone Hole Was Developing Over

question 25

Multiple Choice

After scientists observed that an ozone hole was developing over Antarctica,they measured levels of chemicals in the upper atmosphere.They found a surprising concentration of ozone-destroying

• A) chlorofluorocarbons.
• B) helium.
• C) super nitric oxide.
• D) mercury.

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Optically Active

Refers to a molecule that has the ability to rotate the plane of polarized light, a characteristic of chiral compounds.

Stereochemical Detail

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