Why does O2 reacts with O to form O3 molecules? why are O3 molecules and not ions? Why is O# much more stable than O2?

Question

Why does O2 reacts with O to form O3 molecules? why are O3
molecules and not ions? Why is O# much more stable than O2?

Neha Thukral · Accepted Answer

In stratosphere, oxygen molecules (O2) in presence of UV
radiations form atomic oxygen(O) This atomic oxygen is very
reactive It reacts with O2 to form O3,
ozone
O2 + hv → 2O
O2 + O→O3
â€‹There is no net charge over ozone structure
Hence, it is a molecule not ion
Ozone is less stable than oxygen