Identify X, Y and Z in the following reaction. (Equation not balanced)

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Step 1:  (chlorine nitrate)

X =  (Cl–O–NO₂ structure)

Step 2: Hydrolysis of chlorine nitrate:

Y =  (hypochlorous acid)
Z =  (nitric acid)

This reaction is important in stratospheric ozone depletion chemistry.

Answer: Option (3) — , ,

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