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The shape of `ClO_3^(-)` isA. triangular pyramidalB. tetrahedralC. triangular planarD. triangular bipyramidal

Answer» Correct Answer - A
The steric number of `Cl` in `ClO_3^(-)` is four (3 atoms bonded +1 lone pair). Therefore, it has tetrahedral geometry but triangular pyramidal shape.


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