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Science (086) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1] § 13.2.1 Ozone Layer and How it is Getting Depleted
The incorrect statement about ozone is
  1. (A) It is a deadly poisonous gas.
  2. (B) It shields the surface of the earth from UV radiation from sun.
  3. (C) It is used as a refrigerant and in fire-extinguishers.
  4. (D) It is formed by combining oxygen molecule with free oxygen atom.
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Model Answer

(C) It is used as a refrigerant and in fire-extinguishers.

(CFCs are used as refrigerants and in fire-extinguishers, not ozone itself.)

Explanation

The passage states CFCs — not ozone — are used as refrigerants and in fire extinguishers. All other options correctly describe ozone: it is a deadly poison (A), shields Earth from UV radiation (B), and is formed when free oxygen atoms combine with O₂ (D). Examiners expect you to identify the factual error about ozone vs. CFCs.

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