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Which substance present in the atmosphere is responsible for the absorption of solar radiation with a wavelength less than 242 nm?
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Oxygen is responsible for the absorption of solar radiation with a wavelength less than 242nm. UV radiation splits oxygen into atoms and the atoms combine with other oxygen molecules to form ozone. Generally, all multi-atom?æ compounds are capable of absorbing UV radiation when the wavelength is short.
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