The angular shape of ozone molecule (O3) consists of
- 1σ and 1π bond
- 2σ and 1π bond
- 1σ and 2π bonds
- 2σ and 2π bonds
Answer
(2) 2σ and 1π bond
Solution
As per NCERT, ozone is represented by two resonance structures:
O=O-O O-O=O
The central O is joined to each terminal O by one σ bond 2 σ bonds.
There is one π bond, delocalised over the three oxygen atoms.
O3 has 2σ and 1π bond.
Answer: (2)