In the stratosphere,oxygen (O₂)is converted to ozone (O₃)by high energy ultraviolet light.When the equation is written and balanced using whole number coefficients,the coefficient of ozone is
A)4)
B)3)
C)2)
D)1)

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The balanced equation for the conversion of oxygen to ozone is 3O₂ → 2O₃, so the coefficient of ozone (O₃) is 2.

In the Stratosphere,oxygen (O₂)is Converted to Ozone (O₃)by High Energy