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In O3 molecule. the formal charge on the central O-atom is

(a) 0

(b) -1

(c) -2

(d) +1

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Correct option  (d) +1

Explanation:

Lewis gave the structure of O3 molecule as

Using the relation,

Formal charge =[Total no. of valence electrons in the free atom] - [Total no- of non-bonding (lone pair) electrons] -1/2 [Total no. of bonding (shared) electrons]

The formal charge on central O atom i.e., no. 1 = + 1

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