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NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

Why does O 3 act as a powerful oxidizing agent?

Options

  1. ADue to the presence of a lone pair of electrons.
  2. BDue to the presence of a double bond.
  3. CDue to the higher oxidation state of oxygen.
  4. DDue to the presence of an unstable O-O bond.

Correct answer

D. Due to the presence of an unstable O-O bond.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (D) Due to the presence of an unstable O-O bond.

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