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Ozone is formed in upper atmosphere from...

Ozone is formed in upper atmosphere from oxygen by the action of

A

U.V. light

B

cosmic rays

C

free radicals

D

nitrogen oxides

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A
Ozone is formed in the upper atmosphere by the decomposition of oxygen by ultraviolet rays.
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