The correct statement(s) about O3 is/are

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The correct statement(s) about O₃ is/are

O₃ is diamagnetic in nature

O₃ has a bent structure

O – O bond lengths are equal

Thermal decomposition of O₃ is endothermic

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both bonds are equal due to resonance, central O-atom is sp² hybridised with 2σ + 1 ℓ,p. in bent shape

O₂ → O₃ ΔH = +ve

So, O₃ → O₂ ΔH = –ve (exothermic)