Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Ques 16

16. The angular shape of ozone molecule $(O_3)$ consists of :

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(a) 1 sigma and 2 pi bonds

(b) 2 sigma and 2 pi bonds

(c) 1 sigma and 1 pi bonds

(d) 2 sigma and 1 pi bonds

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 16.(d)

Solution:

(d) The shape of ozone molecule is

In it we find $2 \sigma$ and $1 \pi$ bond, i.e., option (d) is correct.