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

Carbon

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Nitrogen

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Ozone

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Neon

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Argon

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Solution

The correct option is D Ozone
Ozone, an allotrope of oxygen is the primary absorber of UV solar radiation in Earth's atmosphere.

Hence option C is correct.

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