This Compound Is a Powerful Oxidizing Agent and a Harmful

question 19

Multiple Choice

This compound is a powerful oxidizing agent and a harmful pollutant; yet a layer of it in the upper stratosphere serves as a shield from harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

• A)CO₂
• B)O₂
• C)SO₃
• D)O₃ (ozone)

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