HCFC-22 (CHClF2) has an atmospheric lifetime of about 12 years. CFC-12 (CCl2F2) has an atmospheric lifetime of about 100 years. Why is the atmospheric lifetime of HCFC-22 so much shorter? What atmospheric chemical contributes most to the removal of HCFC-22 from the atmosphere?

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HCFC-22 (CHClF2) has an atmospheric lifetime of about 12 years. CFC-12 (CCl2F2) has an atmospheric lifetime of about 100 years. Why is the atmospheric lifetime of HCFC-22 so much shorter? What atmospheric chemical contributes most to the removal of HCFC-22 from the atmosphere?

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