Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11

Consider a diagram showing two canonical structures of the O3 molecule labeled I and II, and a third structure labeled III. What does the structure III represent in the context of resonant molecules?

Question diagram
A

A resonance hybrid

B

A single canonical form

C

An unstable intermediate

D

A new isomer

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Structure III represents the resonance hybrid of the O3 molecule, combining the characteristics of the canonical forms I and II as described in the NCERT context.

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