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Standard XII
Chemistry
Shape and Geometry Using VSEPR
The shape of ...
Question
The shape of
C
l
O
−
3
ion is:
A
Triangular planar
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B
Pyramidal
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C
Tetrahedral
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D
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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