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 + $\rarr$ ₂
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 +

\rarr

₂
Cl + O₃

\rarr

ClO + O₂
ClO + O

\rarr

Cl + O₂

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

ClO is an intermediate because it is produced in the first step and then reacts to form Cl and O in the second step of the mechanism. The other species listed are either reactants or products of the overall reaction.

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