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The two O-O bond lengths in ozone molecule are equal. Assign reason.

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Ozone is a hybrid of two contributing structures. Therefore, the two O-O bond lengths are equal (127.8 pm).
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  • The two oxygen-oxygen bond lengths in ozone are

    A
    110 pm , 148 pm
    B
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    C
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    single bond length increases while double bond length decreases
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    single bond length decreases while double bond length increases
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