Ozone structure and bond order (O₃ is bent (~117°); two resonance forms; O–O bond order 1.5 (delocalized π system).)
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O₃ is bent (~117°); two resonance forms; O–O bond order 1.5 (delocalized π system).
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| BO | Bond order per O–O link in resonance hybrid |
When to use this
Central O is sp²; π delocalization averages single/double character.