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What is the difference between 3O and O3?

The difference between 3O and O3:

i. 3O indicates the three oxide ions.


ii. O3 indicates one ozone molecule which is formed by combining of three atoms of oxygen.


iii. O3 is known as ozone gas which protects the earth from ultraviolet radiations.


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