Chapter 8, Problem 8.116QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The oxygen-oxygen bond length in ${\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$ is not the same as in ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ is to be explained.

Concept introduction: The bond length is the distance between the nuclei of atoms and bond angle is defined as the angle which is formed between the atoms. When the bond order is high, the bond length is shorter because of the stronger attraction between the atoms.

To determine: An explanation corresponding to the fact that the bond length between the oxygen-oxygen bond in ${\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$ and ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ molecule is not the same.