Q.

The shape of the sulfate ion is

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a

Tetrahedral
 

b

Square planar
 

c

Trigonal
 

d

Trigonal planar

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The shape of the sulfate ion (SO₄²⁻) is Tetrahedral.

Explanation:

  • The sulfur atom in the sulfate ion is surrounded by four oxygen atoms.
  • These four oxygen atoms are arranged in a tetrahedral geometry around the sulfur atom due to the sp³ hybridization of sulfur.
  • This arrangement minimizes electron pair repulsion, leading to the tetrahedral shape.
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