Which of the Following Statements Regarding Stratospheric Ozone Is NOT $\to$

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding stratospheric ozone is NOT true?

• A)The natural decomposition reaction,2 O₃(g)\(\to\) 3 O₂(g),has a higher activation energy than ozone decomposition catalyzed by chlorine atoms.
• B)One chlorine atom can catalyze the destruction of hundreds to thousands of O₃ molecules.
• C)Chlorine atoms react with O₃ to make ClO,another reactive species.
• D)Chlorine atoms are regenerated when chlorine monoxide reacts with O₂.
• E)The speed with which O₃ decomposes is greatly enhanced in the presence of Cl atoms,which provide a lower-energy reaction mechanism.

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