Draw the Lewis structure of ozone (O3) and then determine its molecular geometry.
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Determine the total number of valence electrons: Ozone (O3) has three oxygen atoms, and each oxygen atom has 6 valence electrons. So, the total number of valence electrons is 3 * 6 = 18. Show more…
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