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In stratosphere most of the ozone formation is assisted by :
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Options:
  • A γ-rays
  • B cosmic rays
  • C visible radiations
  • D ultraviolet radiation
Solution:
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The correct answer is: ultraviolet radiation

Ozone in the stratosphere is a product of UV radiations acting on dioxygen O2 molecules.

O2( g)UVO(g)+O(g)

O(g)+O2( g)UVO3( g)

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