- AO-O bond lengths are equal.
- BThermal decomposition of is endothermic.
- Cis diamagnetic in nature.
- Dhas a bent structure.
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Correct answer: A, C, D
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Consider the structure of ozone,
Ozone has resonance structures:
Because of resonance, the two bonds become equivalent.
Hence, both bond lengths are equal.
So, A is correct.
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Check thermal decomposition of
Thermal decomposition:
Ozone is thermodynamically less stable than oxygen and decomposes to form with release of heat.
Thus, decomposition is exothermic, not endothermic.
So, B is incorrect.
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Magnetic nature of
Ozone has all electrons paired in its molecular orbitals, so it is diamagnetic.
Therefore, C is correct.
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Shape of
In , the central oxygen has:
- two bond pairs
- one lone pair
Thus, electron-pair geometry is trigonal planar, but molecular shape is bent (angular).
Therefore, D is correct.
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Final selection
Correct statements are:
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Comparison with stored correct answer
Stored correct answer:
This matches the derived answer exactly.
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