Which of the following statements concerning ozone is incorrect? A)It is generated by passing an electrical discharge through oxygen. B)It has a partial double-bond character. C)It is a nonpolar molecule. D)It is an important absorber of ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere. E)It has a bond angle similar to that predicted for sp² hybridization.

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Ozone is a polar molecule because it has a bent shape with a dipole moment. The three oxygen atoms do not lie in a straight line, causing the molecule to be unsymmetrical and polar.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Ozone Is Incorrect