Which of the following statements is wrong?
A
Ozone is not responsible for greenhouse effect.
B
Ozone can oxidize Sulphur dioxide present in the atmosphere to Sulphur trioxide.
C
Ozone hole is thinning of ozone layer present in stratosphere.
D
Ozone is produced in upper stratosphere by the action of UV rays on oxygen
Correct option is A. Ozone is not responsible for greenhouse effect.
- $$O_3$$ is $$\underline{responsible}$$ for greenhouse effect, It's contribution is about $$8$$ to $$10\%$$.
- About $$75\%$$ of the solar energy reaching the earth is absorbed by the earth's surface, which increases its temperature. The rest of the heat radiates back to the atmosphere.
- Some of the heat is trapped by gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, chlorofluorocarbon compounds (CFCs) and water vapour in the atmosphere. Thus, they add to the heating of the atmosphere. This causes $$\underline{global \;warming}$$.
Hence option $$(A)$$ is the correct answer.