The statement that is not true about ozone is:

  • A
    In the stratosphere,it forms a protective shield against $UV$ radiation.
  • B
    It is a toxic gas and its reaction with $NO$ gives $NO_{2}$.
  • C
    In the atmosphere,it is depleted by $CFCs$.
  • D
    In the stratosphere,$CFCs$ release chlorine free radicals $(Cl)$ which react with $O_{3}$ to give chlorine dioxide radicals.

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Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: An allotrope of oxygen is an important intermediate in the formation of reducing smog.
Statement $II$: Gases such as oxides of nitrogen and sulphur present in the troposphere contribute to the formation of photochemical smog.
In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match List-$I$ with List-$II$.
List-$I$ List-$II$
$(a)$ $2 SO_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2 SO_{3(g)}$ $(i)$ Acid rain
$(b)$ $HOCl_{(g)} \stackrel{h \nu}{\longrightarrow} \dot{O}H + \dot{Cl}$ $(ii)$ Smog
$(c)$ $CaCO_{3} + H_{2}SO_{4} \rightarrow CaSO_{4} + H_{2}O + CO_{2}$ $(iii)$ Ozone depletion
$(d)$ $NO_{2(g)} \stackrel{h \nu}{\longrightarrow} NO_{(g)} + O_{(g)}$ $(iv)$ Tropospheric pollution

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