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Identify the incorrect statement from the following:

A

Oxides of nitrogen in the atmosphere can cause the depletion of ozone layer.

B

Ozone absorbs infrared radiation

C

Depletion of ozone layer is because of its chemical raction with chlorofluroakanes

D

Ozone absorbs the intense ultraviolet radiation of the sun.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Ozone does not absorb infra radiation at all. It absorbs `UV`radiation coming from sun in the upper atmosphere and acts as an unbrella thus protecting human being living on earth.
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