Ozone occurs in the upper layers of air in the atmosphere because
it is lighter than air
in the lower layers it becomes unstable
ultra-violet light is present only in the upper layers
it mixes freely with O2 in the upper layers
Correct Answer :
C. ultra-violet light is present only in the upper layers
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