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Formation of ozone in the upper atmosphere from oxygen takes place by the action of

Options

  1. ANitrogen oxides
  2. BUltraviolet rays
  3. CCosmic rays
  4. DFree radicals

Correct answer

B. Ultraviolet rays

Step-by-step solution

In presence of U.V. rays O ₂ is converted into O ₃

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