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Formation of ozone in the upper atmosphe...

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

A

nitTogen oxides

B

ultraviolet rays

C

cosmic rays

D

free radicals

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B
In presence of U.V. rays `O_(2)` is converted into `O_(3)`.
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