One Mechanism for the Depletion of Ozone in the Stratosphere

question 42

Multiple Choice

One mechanism for the depletion of ozone in the stratosphere is proposed as follows:
Cl + O₃ → ClO + O₂
ClO + O → Cl + O₂
Identify any catalysts and intermediates in the reaction.

• A)Cl is a catalyst,there are no intermediates
• B)O is an intermediate,ClO is a catalyst
• C)O₂ is a catalyst,O is an intermediate
• D)ClO is a catalyst,there are no intermediates
• E)Cl is a catalyst,ClO is an intermediate

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