Environmental Chemistry Question 58
Question: Which of the following statements about polar stratosphere clouds (PSCs) is not correct-
Options:
A) PSCs do not react with chlorine nitrate and $ HCl $
B) Type I clouds are formed at about $ -77{}^\circ C $ and contain solid $ HNO_3.3H_2O. $
C) Type II clouds are formed at about $ -85{}^\circ C $ and contain some ice.
D) A tight whirlpool of wind called Polar Vortex is formed which surrounds Antarctica.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] PSCs react with chlorine nitrate and $ HCl $ to give $ HOCl $ and $ Cl_2 $ .
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