Choose the incorrect statement from the following
(A)ozone is a molecule formed by three atoms of oxygen
(B) ozone shields the surface of the earth from ultraviolet radiation
(C) ozone is deadly poisonous
(D) ozone gets decomposed by UV radiation
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Ozone gets decomposed by UV radiation is an incorrect statement.
Option (d) is not correct.
Explanation:
- Ozone is a molecule containing three atoms of oxygen.
- Ozone is present in the upper layer of the atmosphere also known as the stratosphere.
- One molecule of Ozone produces an oxygen atom along with a molecule of oxygen.
- It protects the earth's surface from UV radiation.
- It is a poisonous gas and affects the lungs of humans by causing cancer.
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