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The O–O bond lengths in ozone are
Aboth exactly like a single bond
Bidentical, between single and double
Cone long single, one short double
Dboth exactly like a double bond
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. identical, between single and double
Resonance makes both bonds equal, with length intermediate between an O–O single and an O=O double bond.
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