Question

Assertion (A): Ozone layer is getting depleted at upper atmosphere which is a

cause of concern.

Reason(R): CFC reacts with ozone and breaks.​

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Both assertion and reason are correct

Answer 2

The upper stratosphere consists of ozone (O

3

), which protect us from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiations coming from the sun.

When CFC reacts with ozone it breaks the molecule of ozone resulting in ozone layer depletion.