What is common between the following molecules?
$S O_{3}, C O_{3}^{2 -}, N O_{3}^{-}$

All have linear shape

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All have trigonal planar shape

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All have tetrahedral shape

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All have trigonal pyramidal shape

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Solution

The correct option is D All have trigonal planar shape
Molecules Number of bond pairs and lone pairs Shape
$S O_{3}$ $3$ bond pairs, $0$ lone pairs Trigonal planner
$C O_{3}^{- 2}$ $3$ bond pairs, $0$ lone pairs Trigonal planner
$N O_{3}^{-}$ $3$ bond pairs, $0$ lone pairs Trigonal planner
The correct option is [B]

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