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Give the advantages and disadvantages of the ozone gas.

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Advantage:
The ozone gas forms a layer in the stratosphere. This layer protects the earth from the harmful UV radiation of the sun.

Disadvantage:
In the troposphere, the ozone gas is highly toxic and can cause acute inflammation, haemorrhage and oedema of the respiratory tract, which can be fatal.

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