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NEET CHEMISTRYOrganic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques Easy

Question

The angular shape of ozone molecule (O3O_3) consists of:

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

Step-by-Step Solution

The ozone (O3O_3) molecule has an angular (bent) structure and is a resonance hybrid of two main canonical forms: O=O+OO=O^+-O^- and OO+=OO^--O^+=O. In its structure, the central oxygen atom is connected to one terminal oxygen atom by a double bond and to the other by a single bond. Since a single covalent bond consists of one σ\sigma bond, and a double bond consists of one σ\sigma and one π\pi bond, the O3O_3 molecule contains a total of 2 σ\sigma bonds and 1 π\pi bond.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET CHEMISTRY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques . Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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