Which of the following is true about ozone?

It is used to disinfect water

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It is essential for breathing of living organisms

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It absorbs ultraviolet rays

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Both (to disinfect water and it absorbs ultraviolet rays)

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The correct option is D
Both (to disinfect water and it absorbs ultraviolet rays)

Ozone is used to disinfect water and it absorbs ultraviolet rays also.Ozone is the strongest, fastest, commercially available disinfectant and oxidant for water treatment. Ozone oxidizes and destroys oils and other contaminants in water. Ozone leaves no unpleasant chemical taste or smell.

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