Based on this structure and the bonding patterns in the figure below, explain wh

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Based on this structure and the bonding patterns in the figure below, explain why ozone is so reactive.

Chapter4 Problem 4.13 ResqurSs T « previous | 18 of 34 I next » Based on this structure and the bonding patterns in the figure below, explain why ozone is so reactive. Problem 4.13 Number of valence Molecular oxygen (O2) is relatively stable, whereas ozone (O3) is a very reactive cormpound. Group 1A Group 8A Usual number of covalent bonds 1 bond Group 3A Group 4A Group 5A Group 6A Group 7A| 0 bonds 3 bonds 4 bonds 3 bonds 2 bonds 1 bond 0 bonds Cl Ar 4 bonds 3 bonds 2 bonds 1 bondObonds 1 bond0 bonds (3, 5) Xe 1 bond O bonds (3,5,7) (2, 4, 6) Because the number of electrons in ozone molecule is greater than in O2 molecule. Because the number of oxygen atom s in ozone is greater than in O2 molecule Because the structure of ozone includes a single bond to one O and a double bond to the other Because ozone molecule has nonlinear structure. Submit My Answers Give Up Continue

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The number of valence electrons in O3 is 18.

The number of valence electrons in O2 is 12.

In O2 structure both oxygen atoms are double bonded and both are filled octet. No charge on both atoms.

But in thecase of O3 , there is double bond between cental and one terminal oxygen atoms and one single bond between central and other terminal oxygen atoms. So, charges are exist on central and one of the terminal oxygen atoms. So, the O3 is reactive.

Answer: Because the structure of Ozone includes a single bond to one O and a double bond to other O.

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