Question
Chemistry Question on Environmental Chemistry
Ozone is destroyed by CFCs in the upper stratosphere Ozone holes increase the amount of UV radiation reaching the earth.
A
Assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the explanation for the assertion
B
Assertion is false, but the reason is correct
C
Assertion and reason are incorrect, Assertion and reason are both correct
D
And the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion
Answer
Assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the explanation for the assertion
Explanation
Solution
The upper stratosphere consists of ozone (Os), which protect us from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiations coming from sun.