The geometry of $C l O_{3}^{-}$ is :

Tetrahedral

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Square planar

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Trigonal planar

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Pyramidal

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Solution

The correct option is D Pyramidal

According to VSEPR theory, ClO₃⁻ has sp³ hybridization due to the presence of 1 lone pair and 3 σ bond pairs on the central atom.
Because of the presence of lone pair, the geometry of ClO₃⁻ is pyramidal and not tetrahedral. Hence, option D is correct.

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