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Chapter 20, Problem 20.71QP

In 1991 it was discovered that nitrous oxide (N2O) is produced in the synthesis of nylon. This compound, which is released into the atmosphere, contributes both to the depletion of ozone in the stratosphere and to the greenhouse effect. (a) Write equations representing the reactions between N2O and oxygen atoms in the stratosphere to produce nitric oxide (NO), which is then oxidized by ozone to form nitrogen dioxide. (b) Is N2O a more effective greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide? Explain. (c) One of the intermediates in nylon manufacture is adipic acid [HOOC(CH2)4COOH]. About 2.2 × 109 kg of adipic acid are consumed every year. It is estimated that for every mole of adipic acid produced, 1 mole of N2O is generated. What is the maximum number of moles of O3 that can be destroyed as a result of this process per year?

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