How free chlorine in the atmosphere
destroys ozone.
Chlorine from CFCs interacts with ozone (O[3]), forming chlorine
monoxide (ClO) and O[2].
Two ClO molecules react, forming chlorine peroxide (Cl[2]O[2]).
Sunlight causes Cl[2]O[2] to break down into O[2] and free
chlorine atoms.
The chlorine atoms can begin the cycle again.
The destruction of atmospheric ozone can lead to depletion of the
ozone layer in the stratosphere.