The molecular geometry of the hydronium ion is best described by which of the following?

Linear

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Trigonal planar

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Trigonal pyramidal

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Tetrahedral

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Solution

The correct option is C Trigonal pyramidal
The hydronium ion has a trigonal pyramidal geometry and is composed of three hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. There is a lone pair of electrons on the oxygen giving it this shape. The bond angle between the atoms is 113 degrees.

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