Environmentalhard · Past Paper
Which chemical is responsible for the breakdown of ozone by providing a chlorine radical?
ANaCl
BCCl2F2
CHCl
DCl2
✓ Correct Answer: B — CCl2F2
Chlorofluorocarbons like CCl2F2 (Freon-12) release chlorine radicals under the influence of UV radiation.
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