Ozone concentration is measured in:

Correct answer: D. Dobson units

  • A. Debye units
  • B. Dupont units
  • C. Debacle units
  • D. Dobson units

Explanation

The Dobson unit is the correct unit for measuring ozone concentration. It is named after G.M.B. Dobson, who was a British meteorologist. Dobson units represent the thickness of an ozone layer if it were condensed into a single layer at standard temperature and pressure (STP).

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