Which of the following is a molecule of an element? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a molecule of an element?
A. H₂O
B. CO₂
C. NaCl
D. O₃
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Ozone (O₃) is a molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms, all of the same element. H₂O and CO₂ are compounds; NaCl is an ionic compound (not a discrete molecule). O₂ is also a molecule of an element.

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