NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
For ozone molecule consider the following (A) It is a linear molecule with bond angle 180^ (B) It is an angular molecule with bond angle 117^ (C) The bond lengths of both O - O bonds are same (D) With respect to oxygen it is thermodynamically more stable The correct options are
Options
- A(B), (C) only
- B(A), (B) only
- C(B), (D) only
- D(A), (D) only
Correct answer
A. (B), (C) only
Step-by-step solution
Ozone ( O ₃ ) is a bent molecule with a bond angle of abóut 117^ . Thus, (A) is incorrect. The bond lengths of both O - O bonds are the same due to resonance. It is less stable than oxygen and is electrophilic in nature. Thus, (D) is incorrect. Therefore, only (B) and (C) are correct statement.