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In the environment, ozone is known for its

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Harmful effects
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Useful effects
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Both A and B
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Inert nature
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Solution

The correct option is B Both A and B

Ozone is an inorganic molecule. It is a pale blue gas with a distinctively pungent smell. In the environment ozone is known for its both harmful and useful effects.
Ozone present in stratosphere is useful as it act like shield and protect the earth from harmful UV-rays which can cause serious problems like skin cancer and decrease in level of photosynthesis. Ozone present in troposphere act as pollutant and have many deleterious effects.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.


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