Question

A species $H_2{O}^{+}$ pyramidal in shape. The number of lone pairs of electrons is:

• A. 0
• B. 1
• C. 2
• D. 3

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

1

$H_2{O}^{+}$

Since 'O' has 6 electrons in valence shell where 2 electron bonded with hydrogen and one electron is donated due to +ve charges. one electron is as non-bonding electron and thus there is one lone pair of electrons.