U.V. radiation reacts with oxygen in the atmosphere and produces:
Correct answer: D. Ozone
- A. CFC
- B. Carbon dioxide
- C. Sulphur dioxide
- D. Ozone
Explanation
In the stratosphere, high-energy UV radiation breaks the double bond in oxygen molecules (O2), forming two separate oxygen atoms. These highly reactive atoms can then combine with other oxygen molecules to form ozone (O3).
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