In stratosphere most of the ozone formation is assisted by :

Question:

In stratosphere most of the ozone formation is assisted by :

  1.  cosmic rays. 

  2. $\gamma$-rays.

  3. ultraviolet radiation. 

  4. visible radiations.


Correct Option: , 3

Solution:

Ozone in the stratosphere is a product of UV radiations acting on dioxygen $\left(\mathrm{O}_{2}\right)$ molecules.

$\mathrm{O}_{2}(\mathrm{~g}) \stackrel{\mathrm{UV}}{\longrightarrow} \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{g})+\mathrm{O}(\mathrm{g})$

$\mathrm{O}(\mathrm{g})+\mathrm{O}_{2}(\mathrm{~g}) \stackrel{\mathrm{UV}}{\rightleftharpoons} \mathrm{O}_{3}(\mathrm{~g})$

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