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Which option explains the correct mechanism of ozone formation at higher altitudes?
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- 1Oxygen atoms join nitrogen molecules when exposed to sunlight.
- 2UV rays break down oxygen molecules into free atoms, which combine with O2 to form ozone.✓
- 3Chlorofluorocarbons react with oxygen to generate ozone gas.
- 4Carbon dioxide absorbs UV rays and converts into ozone molecules.
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UV rays break down oxygen molecules into free atoms, which combine with O2 to form ozone.
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