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Which of the following species is a free radical (odd-electron species) taking part directly in the catalytic destruction of stratospheric ozone?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: B

Count valence electrons: ClO has 7 + 6 = 13 (odd), an odd-electron radical that reacts with O atoms to regenerate Cl. (7+5+6+6+6 = 30), (1+6+7 = 14) and (8) all have even numbers of electrons and are stable, non-radical molecules.
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