JEE Main 20238 AprilEvening Shift
- Exam
- JEE Main
- Year
- 2023
- Date
- 8 April
- Shift
- Evening Shift
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Environmental Chemistry
JEE Main 2023 · 8 April · Evening Shift · Chemistry · Environmental Chemistry
Which of these reactions is not a part of breakdown of ozone in...
Which of these reactions is not a part of breakdown of ozone in stratosphere?
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
Chlorofluorocarbon compounds (CFCs) are non-reactive, non-flammable molecules that are used in refrigerators, air conditioners, plastics, and electronic industries. Once released CFCs mix with atmospheric gases and reach the stratosphere, where they are decomposed by UV radiations.
The chlorine radical released will react with ozone.
The will generate chlorine radicals again