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Does the ozone destroy chlorofluorocarbon molecules?

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Does the ozone destroy chlorofluorocarbon molecules?

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In general, no. If a molecule has a double carbon=carbon bond, ozone will attack it. Otherwise, ozone will have no effect on such molecules. High energy sunlight however, such as found near the ozone layer, can split chlorine off CFCs.

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