Question:
What is the reason behind formation of ozone layer in stratosphere
Answer:
Ozone in stratosphere is formed by ultraviolet light striking oxygen molecules photochemically and splitting them into individual oxygen atoms. These atoms then combine with unbroken O2 to create ozone, O3.
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O2 + â„Žνuv → 2O
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O + O2 ↔ O3
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