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\mathrm{CFC}{\mathrm{l}_2}

is responsible for the decomposition of ozone to oxygen. Which of the following reacts with ozone to form oxygen?

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Correct option: D

\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{l}^\mathrm{*}}

Option D (

\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{l}^\mathrm{*}}

) is correct because chlorine free radicals are the species that react with ozone in the stratosphere, leading to its decomposition.

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