The geometry of $C l O_{3}^{-}$ according to valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory will be:

planar triangle

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pyramidal

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tetrahedral

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square planar

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Solution

The correct option is B pyramidal
According to the VSEPR theory, ClO₃⁻ is sp³ hybridized with 3 sigma bond pairs and 1 lone pair.

Thus, it has pyramidal geometry as shown in the image.
Option B is correct.

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