Molecular Shape of O3?

Question

Help! I though trigonal planar was right, but it was wrong.

What is the molecular shape of O₃?

linear

tetrahedral

trigonal planar

trigonal pyramid

bent (or V-shaped)

Answer 1

Based on the VSEPR (valance shell electron pair repulsion) theory, electrons will repel the electron cloud of the two oxygen atoms on each end. This will result in the end O groups being pushed down giving the O3 molecule a bent molecular geometry or V shape.