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The ozone layer shields the earth from radiation that is:
AUltraviolet
BInfrared one
CMicrowave one
DRadio wave
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Ultraviolet
1. Ozone high in the atmosphere absorbs part of the sunlight.
2. It blocks the most damaging component.
3. That is ultraviolet radiation.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry, Chapter 7, The p-Block Elements._
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