Which of the following statements about ozone is correct?

  • A
    Tropospheric ozone protects us from $UV$ radiations.
  • B
    Stratospheric ozone is 'bad'.
  • C
    Tropospheric ozone is 'good'.
  • D
    Stratospheric ozone protects us from $UV$ radiations.

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Assertion : $UV$ radiation causes photodissociation of ozone into $O_2$ and $O$,thus causing damage to the stratospheric ozone layer.
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$(i)$ The Montreal Protocol was signed in $1987$ and became effective in $1989$.
$(ii)$ 'Good' ozone is found in the troposphere.
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