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U.V rays find application in the purific...

U.V rays find application in the purification of water, although it is harmful to human being. Explain.

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UV rays convert `O_(2)` to `O_(3)`. Ozone is used to purify drinking water as it produces nascent oxygen which kills the bacteria present in water.
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