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Choose the statement that is not correct among the following.

1. Ozone shields Earth by absorbing the Sun’s strong ultraviolet rays.
2. The ozone layer gets depleted due to chemical reactions with chlorofluoroalkanes.
3. Ozone is responsible for absorbing infrared radiation.
4. Nitrogen oxides present in the atmosphere can contribute to ozone layer depletion.

Correct answer: Ozone is responsible for absorbing infrared radiation.

Solution

Ozone primarily absorbs ultraviolet radiation, not infrared radiation, making this statement incorrect.

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