NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Why is a silent electrical discharge used in the preparation of ozone?
Options
- ATo generate heat
- BTo produce UV radiation
- CTo prevent the decomposition of ozone
- DTo remove oxygen from the reaction
Correct answer
C. To prevent the decomposition of ozone
Step-by-step solution
A silent electrical discharge is used in the preparation of ozone to prevent its decomposition, as the formation of ozone from oxygen is an endothermic process.