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Which gas is known to shield the earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation?

A

C O

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B

C O_{2}

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C

C F C s

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D

S O_{2}

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E

O_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is E $O_{3}$
Ozone $O_{3}$ gas is known to shield the earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.

Other gases cause air pollution.

Hence the correct option is E.

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