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Match the reaction in Column I with its role in Column II. Column I: (P) followed by ; (Q) on cloud particles; (R) ; (S) . Column II: (1) formation of a chlorine reservoir species, (2) formation of stratospheric ozone, (3) conversion of reservoir into active chlorine, (4) chain propagation that consumes ozone.

  1. AP-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4
  2. BP-2, Q-1, R-3, S-4
  3. CP-4, Q-3, R-1, S-2
  4. DP-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1

Answer: A

Photolysis of followed by creates ozone. turns a reservoir into , which is active chlorine. makes a reservoir, and destroys ozone in the chain.
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