Which of the following element has allotrope which is the primary absorber of UV solar radiation in Earth's atmosphere?

Carbon

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Neon

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Argon

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Solution

The correct option is A Oxygen
Oxygen has allotrope which is the primary absorber of UV solar radiation in Earth's atmosphere.

The allotrope is ozone $O_{3}$ and the ozone layer in the earth's atmosphere prevents harmful UV radiations from reaching earth.

Hence the correct option is C.

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