$C F C l_{3}$ is responsible for the decomposition of ozone layer. Which of the following reacts with ozone to form oxygen?

C l_{2}

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C l^{-}

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F^{-}

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C l^{*}

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Solution

The correct option is D $C l^{}$
The free radical produced causes destruction of ozone.
$C F C l_{3} (g) \to C F C l_{2}^{} + C l^{}$
$C l^{} (g) + O_{3} (g) \to C l O^{*} + O_{2} (g)$

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