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

Triangular planar

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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 VSEPR theory, $C l O_{3}^{-}$ ion has pyramidal shape due to the presence of 1 lone pair and 3 bond pairs.

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