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In 1991 it was discovered that nitrous oxide \(\left(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}\right)\) 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 \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) and oxygen atoms in the stratosphere to produce nitric oxide (NO), which is then oxidized by ozone to form nitrogen dioxide. (b) Is \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) a more effective greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide? Explain. (c) One of the intermediates in nylon manufacture is adipic acid \(\left[\mathrm{HOOC}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{2}\right)_{4} \mathrm{COOH}\right]\). About \(2.2\times10^9\mathrm{\ kg}\) of adipic acid are consumed every year. It is estimated that for every mole of adipic acid produced, 1 mole of \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) is generated. What is the maximum number of moles of \(\mathrm{O}_{3}\) that can be destroyed as a result of this process per year?
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In 1991 it was discovered that nitrous oxide \(\left(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}\right)\) 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 \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) and oxygen atoms in the stratosphere to produce nitric oxide (NO), which is then oxidized by ozone to form nitrogen dioxide. (b) Is \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) a more effective greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide? Explain. (c) One of the intermediates in nylon manufacture is adipic acid \(\left[\mathrm{HOOC}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{2}\right)_{4} \mathrm{COOH}\right]\). About \(2.2\times10^9\mathrm{\ kg}\) of adipic acid are consumed every year. It is estimated that for every mole of adipic acid produced, 1 mole of \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) is generated. What is the maximum number of moles of \(\mathrm{O}_{3}\) that can be destroyed as a result of this process per year?
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In 1991 it was discovered that nitrous oxide 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.
We need to
(a) write the equations representing the reactions between 
(b) Determine whether nitric dioxide is the more effective greenhouse gas compared to carbon dioxide.
(c) Calculate for the maximum number of moles of ozone destroyed by the emission of
