Chemistry A-Level
no C–Cl bond
What no C–Cl bond means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of no C–Cl bond
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Reference: AQA
The absence of a carbon–chlorine bond means ultraviolet light cannot release a chlorine radical, so no catalytic cycle can start.
Topics that use no C–Cl bond
- Ozone depletion (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- atmospheric measurements
- catalyst regeneration
- catalytic cycle
- chlorine-free replacements
- homogeneous catalysis
- hydrofluorocarbons and alkanes
- overall equation
- protection from harmful radiation
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