C15 - Haloalkanes Flashcards

1
Q

How do CFCs produce radicals

A

Not dense so rise to top of stratosphere, energy of UV light breaks C – Cl bond homolytically

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Why do we need ozone

A

Prevent skin damage and cancers
Prevent eye damage
Absorbs UV

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