Statement -1 : Ozone is a powerful oxidising agent in comparison to `O_(2)`.
Statement -1 : `O_(3)` molecules is diamagnetic but `O_(3)^(-)` is paramagnetic.

Options

A. Statement -1 is true , Statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is a correct explantion for Statement -1.
B. Statement -1 is true , Statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is a NOT a correct explanation for Statement -1.
C. Statement -1 is False, Statement- 2 is True.
D. Statement -1 and Statement- 2 both are False.

Answer

B

Explanation

S-1 : Higher SRP value of ozone than oxygen.
S-2 : In ozone all electrons are paired. But `O_(3)^(-)` is an odd electron species.