Select all of the following that are capable of destroying stratospheric ozone through chemical means I. CF₂Cl₂ II. NO III. CO₂ A) I, II, and III B) I and III C) II and III D) I and II E) I only

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I. CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) are capable of destroying stratospheric ozone through chemical means by releasing chlorine atoms that can react with ozone molecules. 
II. Nitric oxide (NO) is not capable of destroying stratospheric ozone through chemical means. 
III. Carbonyl sulfide (COS) is capable of destroying stratospheric ozone through chemical means by releasing sulfur atoms that can react with ozone molecules.

Select All of the Following That Are Capable of Destroying