In the upper atmosphere, ____ gets converted to ozone.

carbon monoxide

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oxygen

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nitrogen

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methane

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Solution

The correct option is B oxygen
In the upper atmosphere oxygen is broken down by U.V. rays. It gets converted to ozone. The reaction occurs as follows:
$3 O_{2}$ $UV rays ⇌$ $2 O_{3}$

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