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Ozone (O3) in the Atmosphere Protects Against Harmful UV Radiation

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Ozone (O3) in the atmosphere protects against harmful UV radiation.  The overall reaction for ozone formation is3O2 → 2O3and proceeds in two steps.  Step 1 is initiated when molecular oxygen (O2) absorbs UV light and splits into two oxygen atoms:O2→ 2OWhich of the following second steps would yield the net reaction for ozone formation?


A) O + O2 → O3
B) 2O + 2O2 → 2O3
C) O2 + 2O → 2O3
D) O + 2O2 → O3

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