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Aldehydes are produced in atmosphere by...

Aldehydes are produced in atmosphere by

A

Oxidation of secondary alcohols

B

Reduction of alkenes

C

Reaction of oxygen atoms with hydrocarbons

D

Reaction of oxygen atoms with ozone

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The correct Answer is:
C
Aldehydes are compounds containing C, H and O . So hydrocarbons react with atmospheric oxygen to give aldehydes.
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