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In the stratosphere, what happens to chlorine radicals released from CFCs during the winter season?
ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryNEET
Options:
  • A They become inactive.
  • B They react with oxygen to form ozone.
  • C They react with nitrogen dioxide.
  • D They are photolyzed by sunlight.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: They become inactive.
During the winter season in the stratosphere, chlorine radicals released from CFCs become inactive, as they are involved in reactions that do not contribute to ozone depletion.

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