The molecule which has a pyramidal shape is:

P C l_{3}

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S O_{3}

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{C O}_{3}^{2 -}

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{N O}_{3}^{-}

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Solution

The correct option is A $P C l_{3}$
$P C l_{3}$ has a pyramidal shape. $P$ atom is $s p^{3}$ hybridized with three bond pairs and one lone pair.
$S O_{3}$ has a trigonal planar shape. $S$ atom is $s p^{2}$ hybridized with three-sigma bond pairs and zero lone pair.
$C O_{3}^{2 -}$ has a trigonal planar shape. $C$ atom is $s p^{2}$ hybridized with three-sigma bond pairs and zero lone pair.
$N O_{3}^{-}$ has a trigonal planar shape. $N$ atom is $s p^{2}$ hybridized with three bond pairs and zero lone pair.

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