Ozone is a toxic gas and is a strong oxidising agent even then its presence in the stratosphere is very important. Explain what would happen if ozone from this region is completely removed?
Ozone is a toxic gas and is a strong oxidising agent even then its presence in the stratosphere is very important. Explain what would happen if ozone from this region is completely removed?
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The atmosphere is divided into certain levels like troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere. The stratosphere consists of a considerable amount of ozone, and this protects us from the harmful ultraviolet radiations coming from the sun. These radiations cause skin cancer in humans. So, it is important to maintain the ozone shield. The main reason for ozone layer depletion is believed to be the release of chlorofluorocarbon compounds (CFCs), also known as Freon. UV radiation can cause genetic mutation and destroy crops, aquatic plants and ani
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