Multiple Choice
Ozone (O3) is an allotropic form of oxygen. Based on VSEPR and valence bond theory, which statement is true for this molecule?
A) The molecule is linear, and has no lone pairs in the valence shell on the central atom.
B) The molecule is linear, and has two -bonds and one -bond.
C) The molecule is T-shaped, and has two -bonds and two -bonds.
D) The molecule is bent, and has two lone pairs in the valence shell on the central atom.
E) The molecule is bent, and has one -bond and two -bonds.
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