SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 28

SSC CGL - 18 April 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q28

Ozone is a molecule made up of ______ oxygen atoms.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. three

Other Information-

  • Ozone is a molecule made of three oxygen atoms.
  • Which is denoted by O3.
  • Ozone (OZONE, O3) is a gas made up of three atoms of oxygen, which is found in very small amounts (0.02%) in the atmosphere.
  • Ozone is formed when ultraviolet rays break down oxygen molecules in the upper atmosphere. If a free oxygen molecule goes to an oxygen molecule, then these three oxygen molecules combine to form ozone or O3 (O3).