Tetraoxygen
Tetraoxygen is a type of oxygen molecule that consists of four oxygen atoms. It is one of the many allotropes of oxygen, which also include dioxygen and ozone. Tetraoxygen is notable for its unusual chemical properties and its role in certain chemical reactions.
History[edit | edit source]
The existence of tetraoxygen was first proposed in the late 19th century by chemists who observed that certain reactions involving oxygen did not proceed as expected based on the behavior of dioxygen. However, it was not until the early 21st century that the molecule was definitively identified and its properties studied in detail.
Properties[edit | edit source]
Tetraoxygen is a highly reactive molecule. It is unstable at room temperature and pressure, and it readily decomposes into two molecules of dioxygen. However, under certain conditions of temperature and pressure, it can exist in a stable state. The molecule has a square planar structure, with the four oxygen atoms arranged in a square.
Role in chemical reactions[edit | edit source]
Tetraoxygen plays a key role in certain chemical reactions. For example, it is involved in the reaction that produces ozone in the Earth's atmosphere. It is also thought to play a role in the combustion of certain types of fuel.
See also[edit | edit source]
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References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- Tetraoxygen on Wikipedia
Further reading[edit | edit source]
- The Chemistry of Oxygen by Robert E. Krebs
- The Oxygen Molecule and its Allotropes by John S. Rigden
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