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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: P Block Elements

Question:

What is the chemical formula structure of ozone?

Options:

O=O+–O

O–O=O+

O=O–O+

O=O+–O

Correct Answer:

O=O+–O

Explanation:

According to the Lewis dot-structure, the central oxygen atom shares a total of three electrons as a consequence of which it bears a positive charge. The oxygen to the right forms tends to attract a shared pair of electrons towards itself, thereby developing the negative charge.