Question
Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements
The correct statement(s) about O3 is/are
A
O−O bond lengths are equal
B
thermal decomposition of O3 is endothermic
C
O3 is diamagnetic in nature
D
O3 has a bent structure
Answer
O−O bond lengths are equal
Explanation
Solution
The correct options are:(A,C,D).
O3, ozone is a V shaped molecular geometry, with oxygen atoms attached to double bonded. They are the same in length. The bent shape is due to the presence of a lone pair. Ozone is diamagnetic in nature as there are no unpaired electrons present.
Therefore, option A, C and D are correct.