Question

Why is ozone regarded as an allotrope of oxygen?

Answer 1

1. Ozone is an allotrope of oxygen because it is made up of only oxygen atoms but has a different molecular form.
2. Oxygen is usually found as O₂ (dioxygen), while ozone consists of three oxygen atoms (O₃).
3. Both have different molecular structures and properties, even though they are made of the same element.
4. Ozone has a bent structure with a bond angle of 116.8°, unlike the linear O₂ molecule.
5. This difference in structure and composition defines ozone as an allotrope of oxygen.