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Which of the following reactions will deplete `O_(3)` layer?

A

`HOC ioverset(hv)(rarr)Ooverset(.)H+overset(.)Cl`

B

`Cl_(2)overset(hv)(rarr)overset(.)Cl`

C

`CF_(2)Cl_(2) overset(hv)CF_(2)Coverset(.)l+overset(.)Cl`

D

All of these

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The correct Answer is:
D

`HOCl,Cl_(2)` and `CF_(3)Cl_(2)` are photolysed by sunlight generating `Coverset(.)(l)` radicals, which deplete `O_(3)` layer.
`O_(3)+Coverset(.)(l)+O_(2)`
`Cloverset(.)(O) + O rarr Coverset(.)(l)+O_(2)`.
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