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Select the incorrect statement.

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Ozone gas continuously formed by the action of UV rays on elementary oxygen and also degraded into molecular oxygen in the stratosphere.

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The thickness of the ozone in a column of air from the ground to the top of the atmosphere is measured in terms of Dobson units.

C

Cl degrades ozone releasing molecular oxygen, with these atoms acting merely as catalysts.

D

Although ozone depletion is occurring widely in the stratosphere, the depletion is particularly marked over the antarctic region.

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To solve the question of selecting the incorrect statement regarding ozone gas and its formation, we can break down the information provided in the video transcript step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Ozone Formation**: - Ozone (O₃) is formed in the stratosphere through the action of ultraviolet (UV) rays on molecular oxygen (O₂). - The UV rays split molecular oxygen (O₂) into individual oxygen atoms (O). These free oxygen atoms can then react with other O₂ molecules to form ozone (O₃). **Hint**: Remember that ozone is formed from molecular oxygen, not from elementary oxygen. 2. **Evaluating the Statements**: - **Option 1**: Claims that ozone is formed by the action of UV rays on elementary oxygen. This is incorrect because UV rays act on molecular oxygen (O₂), not on elementary oxygen. - **Option 2**: States that the thickness of the ozone layer is measured in Dobson units. This is a correct statement. - **Option 3**: Mentions that chlorine degrades ozone, releasing molecular oxygen. This is correct, as chlorine from chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) acts as a catalyst in the breakdown of ozone. - **Option 4**: States that ozone depletion is particularly marked over the Antarctic region, which is also correct due to unique atmospheric conditions leading to significant ozone loss. 3. **Identifying the Incorrect Statement**: - Based on the evaluations, Option 1 is the incorrect statement because it misrepresents the source of ozone formation. ### Conclusion: The incorrect statement is **Option 1**.
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