Explain the formation of $H_{3} O^{+}$ ion and comment about its shape and bond angle with proper justification.

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$H_{3} O^{+}$ ion is formed by the transfer of electron pair from oxygen to $H^{+}$ ion. Its shape is trigonal pyramidal with one lone pair of electrons.

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