The Dipole Moment of an Ozone Molecule, O₃, Is 0

question 9

Multiple Choice

The dipole moment of an ozone molecule, O₃, is 0.53 D. The molecule has a symmetrical bent structure so that, if the molecule is assumed to lie in the yz plane, the terminal atoms have coordinates (0.678 Å,0,-0.362 Å) and the central atom has coordinates (0,0,0.724 Å) . The terminal atoms have a net negative partial charge and the central atom has a net positive partial charge. Determine the magnitude of the partial charges on each of the oxygen atoms.

• A) Terminal: -0.051e Central: +0.102e
• B) Terminal: -0.076e Central: +0.076e
• C) Terminal: -0.102e Central: +0.102e
• D) Terminal: -0.108e Central: +0.215e