Q. The angular shape of ozone molecule (O₃) consists of
A) 2 sigma and 1 pi bond
B) 1 sigma and 2 pi bonds
C) 2 sigma and 2 pi bonds
D) 1 sigma and 1 pi bond
Explanation
[Solution from source] Ozone has two O–O σ bonds forming the bent skeleton, and one π bond that is delocalised over the three atoms by resonance (each O–O has bond order 1.5). Two π bonds would require one O=O on each side, which is not the structure. Answer (1).
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