The bond dissociation energy of a typical C-Cl bond in a chlorofluorocarbon is approximately 330 kJ/mol....

The bond dissociation energy of a typical C-Cl bond in a chlorofluorocarbon is approximately 330 kJ/mol.

(a) Write the equation for the photodissociation of the chlorine atom from chlorotrifluoromethane. (2 pts)

(b) What range of wavelengths of photons is able to cause the reaction you have written in part (a)? (4 pts)

(c) Describe how the product of the reaction in part (a) leads to an increase in the decomposition of stratospheric ozone. Provide a reaction mechanism to support your answer. (4 pts)

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