Question

The correct statement(s) about $O_3$ is (are)

• A. O - O bond lengths are equal
• B. Thermal decomposition of $O_3$ is endothermic
• C. $O_3$ is diamagnetic in nature
• D. $O_3$ has a bent structure.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

$O_3$ has a bent structure.

(a)
(b) $2O_3\to 3O_2$ $\Delta H=-ve$
(c) All the $e^{-}$ are paired in $O_3$ (diamagnetic)
(d) $s{p}^2$ hybridized ‘’O’’ and bent shape molecule