A proposed mechanism for ozone destruction in the late spring over northern latitudes in the lower stratosphere begins with the photochemical decomposition of ClONO2 to Cl and NO3, followed by photochemical decomposition of the latter to NO and O2. Deduce a catalytic ozone destruction cycle, requiring no atomic oxygen, which incorporates these reactions. What is the overall reaction?

A proposed mechanism for ozone destruction in the late spring over northern latitudes in the lower stratosphere begins with the photochemical decomposition of ClONO2 to Cl and NO3, followed by photochemical decomposition of the latter to NO and O2. Deduce a catalytic ozone destruction cycle, requiring no atomic oxygen, which incorporates these reactions. What is the overall reaction?

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