NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
What are the primary uses of ozone (O 3 ) mentioned in the passage?
Options
- ADepletion of ozone layer
- BFumigation of agricultural crops
- CGermicide, disinfectant, sterilizing water, and bleaching agent
- DGenerating electricity in power plants
Correct answer
C. Germicide, disinfectant, sterilizing water, and bleaching agent
Step-by-step solution
The passage mentions that ozone is used for sterilizing water, as a germicide, disinfectant, and for bleaching purposes.