Which of the following is an example of a triatomic molecule?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Ozone.
· A triatomic molecule consists of three atoms. Ozone (O₃) is a classic example of a triatomic molecule because it contains three oxygen atoms.
· These three atoms form a bent structure, making ozone distinct from the diatomic oxygen molecule (O₂).
· Ozone is found naturally in the Earth's atmosphere and plays a critical role in absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
· Ozone in the lower atmosphere (troposphere) is a pollutant and can be harmful to human health, whereas in the upper atmosphere (stratosphere), it protects life by absorbing UV radiation.
Additional Knowledge:
· Nitrogen: Incorrect, nitrogen (N₂) is a diatomic molecule consisting of two nitrogen atoms.
· Hydrogen: Incorrect, hydrogen (H₂) is a diatomic molecule consisting of two hydrogen atoms.
· Oxygen: Incorrect, oxygen (O₂) is a diatomic molecule consisting of two oxygen atoms, not triatomic.