Question

The angular shape of ozone molecule $\left({\mathrm{O}}_3\right)$consists of:

• A. 1 sigma and 2 pi bonds
• B. 2 sigma and 2 pi bonds
• C. 1 sigma and 1 pi bonds
• D. 2 sigma and 1 pi bonds

Answer 1

The correct option is D

2 sigma and 1 pi bonds

Explanation of correct option

• Ozone $\left({\mathrm{O}}_3\right)$is an unstable, blue, diamagnetic gas with a characteristic pungent odor, that protects the earth and its inhabitants from intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
• The angular structure of ozone is shown below:

• In the above structure, there is one sigma and one pi bond in a double bond and one sigma bond is a single bond.
• So, a total of 2 sigma and 1 pi bonds are present in ozone.

Hence, option (D) is correct. The angular shape of the ozone molecule consists of 2 sigma and 1 pi bonds.