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What is the geometry of the chlorate ion, ClO3?

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a

Trigonal pyramidal

b

T-shaped

c

Trigonal planar

d

Zig-zag

answer is B.

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The ClO3 ion exhibits Trigonal pyramidal geometry, in accordance with VSEPR theory, because it contains one lone pair and three bond pairs, which lead to sp3 hybridization.

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What is the geometry of the chlorate ion, ClO3−?