A proposed mechanism for the decomposition of ozone in the atmosphere is:
Step 1: Cl(g) + O₃(g) $\rightarrow$ ClO(g) + O₂ (g)
Step 2: ClO(g) + O₃(g) $\rightarrow$ Cl(g) +2 O₂(g)
Which of the following species is an intermediate?

Question

A proposed mechanism for the decomposition of ozone in the atmosphere is:
Step 1: Cl(g) + O₃(g)

\rightarrow

ClO(g) + O₂ (g)
Step 2: ClO(g) + O₃(g)

\rightarrow

Cl(g) +2 O₂(g)
Which of the following species is an intermediate?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

ClO is produced in Step 1 and consumed in Step 2, making it an intermediate in the reaction mechanism.

A Proposed Mechanism for the Decomposition of Ozone in the Atmosphere