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Question
Polar stratospheric clouds facilitate the formation of ______.
Options
ClONO2
HOCl
ClO
CH4
MCQ
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Solution
Polar stratospheric clouds facilitate the formation of HOCl.
Explanation:
Polar stratospheric clouds provide a surface for the hydrolysis of ClONO2 to form HOCl (Hypochlorous acid).
\[\ce{ClONO2(g) + H2O(g) -> HOCl(g) + HNO3(g)}\]
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