Chapter 8, Problem 8.176AP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The Lewis structure of the radicals formed from the given compound in stratosphere and the formula of the compound formed after the reaction of chlorine radical with each of the formed radicals.

Concept introduction: The Lewis symbols of the atoms indicate the total number of valence electrons surrounding the atom or the ions.

To determine: The Lewis structure of $\text{ClO}$, $\text{Cl}$ and ${\text{CF}}_{\text{2}}\text{Cl}$ radicals.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The formula of the compound formed after the reaction of chlorine radical with $\text{ClO}$, $\text{Cl}$ and ${\text{CF}}_{\text{2}}\text{Cl}$ radicals.