The most abundant gas in the stratosphere is

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The most abundant gas in the stratosphere is:

A. Oxygen (O₂)

B. Nitrogen (N₂)

C. Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

D. Ozone (O₃)

E. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC_s)

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The atmosphere contains many gases, most in small amounts, including some pollutants and greenhouse gases. The most abundant gas in the atmosphere is nitrogen, with oxygen second. Argon, an inert gas, is the third most abundant gas in the atmosphere.

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Comments (2)

Masroor Ahmad:

5 years ago

dear its wrong u asked most abundant gas in stratosphere not atmosphere. the correct answer is D ozone
Shibbir Ahmed:

7 years ago

Its might be O2, isn't it?

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