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The ozone layer forms naturally by-...

The ozone layer forms naturally by-

A

the interaction of CFC with oxygen

B

the interaction of UV-radiation with oxygen

C

the interaction of IR radiation with oxygen

D

the interaction of oxygen and water vapour

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The ozone layer forms naturally by the interaction of UV radiation with oxygen.
`O_(2) overset(hv)underset("UV- ray")rarr O+O rArr O_(2)+O rarr O_(3)`
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  • The ozone layer is present in

    A
    Troposphere
    B
    Stratosphere
    C
    Mesosphere
    D
    Thermosphere

  • Ozone day is

    A
    january 30th
    B
    septembher 16
    C
    april 21th
    D
    december 25 th

  • Depletion in ozone layer is caused by

    A
    `SO_(2)`
    B
    halons
    C
    NO
    D
    `C_(x)H_(Y)`

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