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Two students discuss CFC-12. Student A: the Cl released arises from the C-F bond. Student B: it arises from the C-Cl bond on absorption of UV in the stratosphere, and the Cl then reacts with . Student C: the Cl is released by reaction with water in the troposphere. Which is correct, and what is the first reaction of the released Cl?

  1. AStudent A;
  2. BStudent B;
  3. CStudent C;
  4. DStudent B;

Answer: B

The weaker C-Cl bond breaks on absorbing UV in the stratosphere: . CFCs do not react with water in the troposphere. The Cl atom then abstracts an oxygen atom from ozone to give ClO and .
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