The correct statement(s) about O_3 is(are)

JEE Advanced 2013 Chemistry question

The correct statement(s) about is(are)

(A)O-O bond lengths are equal.Correct
(B)Thermal decomposition of is endothermic.
(C) is diamagnetic in nature.Correct
(D) has a bent structure.Correct

Answer: (A),(C),(D)

Solution

(A) Ozone is a resonance hybrid of two equivalent structures, so both O–O bonds are identical (128 pm, intermediate between single and double): true. (B) is exothermic (ozone is thermodynamically unstable; ΔH ≈ −142 kJ per

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