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Why is the ozone molecule non-polar?

Answer 1

In fact a formal representation of the ozone molecule would show polarity...........

In fact a formal representation of the ozone molecule would show bond polarity, i.e. charge separation. This is illustrated by simple Lewis structures, electron counting schemes, of the trioxygen molecule, which depict a #O=O^(+)-O^(-)#, which formal representation suggests a bent, neutral structure, a #/_O-O-O# of approx. #120^@#, which are confirmed experimentally.

Of course the terminal oxygen atoms of the molecule are equivalent experimentally, which is also strongly suggested by the Lewis structure: there is little difference between #O=O^(+)-O^(-)#, and #""^(-)O-O^(+)=O#.

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Answer 2

Serenity Allen

The ozone molecule (O3) is non-polar because it has a bent molecular geometry, with the three oxygen atoms forming an angle of about 116 degrees. This symmetry results in the distribution of charge being symmetrical and balanced, leading to a non-polar molecule.

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