The correct statement(s) about O 3 is(are)

The correct statement(s) about O3 is(are)
  1. O-O bond lengths are equal.
  2. Thermal decomposition of O3 is endothermic.
  3. O3 is diamagnetic in nature.
  4. O3 has a bent structure.

Solution

In ozone due to resonating structures O - O bond lengths are same
 

 


O-O bond lengths are equal is correct
2 O 3 ⟶ 3 O 2 + 6 8  Kcal
It is exothermic decomposition (O3 unstable). Thermal decomposition of O3 is endothermic is wrong
O3 is diamagnetic in nature   Is correct due to all paired electrons.
O3 has a bent structure  Is correct with a bond angle of 116.8o and bent structure

Asked in: JEE Advanced 2013 (Paper 2)

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