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QJEEM19Ch0788: JEE Main 2019 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM19Ch0788 Solution: Assertion : Ozone is destroyed by CFCs in the upper…

Assertion : Ozone is destroyed by CFCs in the upper stratosphere.

Reason : Ozone holes increase the amount of UV radiation the earth.

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Assertion and reason are both correct, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.
  • B Assertion and reason are incorrect.
  • C Assertion and reason are correct but, the reason is not the explanation for the assertion
  • D Assertion is false, but the reason is correct.

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

CFC’s are responsible for depletion of ozone layer.

When the ozone holes increases more UV rays will enter the earth.

So here both Assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation for why CFC is destroying the ozone layer.

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