The mechanism for the decomposition of ozone in the presence of a reactive chlorine atom is shown below. Which of the following species is an intermediate
O₃ + (UV light) $\rarr$ O + O₂
Cl + O₃ $\rarr$ ClO + O₂
ClO + O $\rarr$ Cl + O₂

Question

The mechanism for the decomposition of ozone in the presence of a reactive chlorine atom is shown below. Which of the following species is an intermediate
O₃ + (UV light)

\rarr

O + O₂
Cl + O₃

\rarr

ClO + O₂
ClO + O

\rarr

Cl + O₂

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the given mechanism, ClO is produced in the second step and then consumed in the third step, leading to the regeneration of Cl. Thus, ClO is an intermediate species in the overall reaction.

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