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In stratosphere, most of the ozone formation is assisted by

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In stratosphere, most of the ozone formation is assisted by

(1) cosmic rays.

(2) γ–rays.

(3) ultraviolet radiation.

(4) visible radiations.

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(3) ultraviolet radiation

Explanation:

Ozone in the stratosphere is a product of UV radiations acting on dioxygen (O2) molecules.

O2(g) \(\overset{UV}\longrightarrow\) O(g) + O(g)

O(g) + O2(g) \(\overset{UV}\rightleftharpoons\) O3(g)

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