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Chemistry-Ionic Bond

NEET Chemistry Ionic Bond MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11

Consider a diagram representing the Lewis structure of the ozone (O3) molecule, with atoms labeled as 1, 2, and 3. If the formal charges of these atoms are calculated, which configuration of formal charges is correct?

Question diagram
A

Atom 1: +1, Atom 2: 0, Atom 3: -1

B

Atom 1: -1, Atom 2: +1, Atom 3: 0

C

Atom 1: 0, Atom 2: -1, Atom 3: +1

D

Atom 1: +1, Atom 2: -1, Atom 3: 0

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The formal charges in ozone are calculated as: central O (atom 1) +1, end O (atom 2) 0, end O (atom 3) -1. This arrangement reflects the most stable distribution of charges.

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