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a. Explain the role of UV radiation in producing ozone layer. b. Mention the reaction involved. - Science

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  1. Explain the role of UV radiation in producing ozone layer.
  2. Mention the reaction involved.
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Solution

Ozone is created in the high atmosphere when oxygen (O) molecules are split apart by solar UV radiation and then recombine with another oxygen molecule.

Reaction involved: O2 → O + O 

O + O2 → O3

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