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. /Explain the formation of ozone in the stratosphere. |
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Answer» Ozone layer is formed in the stratosphere by the action of UV light on molecular oxygen (O2). UV light breaks down oxygen molecule (O2) into nascent oxygen (O). The nascent oxygen atom combines with oxygen molecule to form ozone (O3). O2→ (under UV)2O O + O2 → O3 Ozone layer protects living organisms from harmful radiation (UV) of sun by absorbing it. UV light is very harmful for the body as it causes cataracts, sunburn, DNA damages leading to skin cancer etc. |
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