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

question 25

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 + $\rarr$ ₂
Cl + O₃ $\rarr$ ClO + O₂
ClO + O $\rarr$ Cl + O₂

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

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