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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

What is the molecular geometry of \(\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{O}^{+}\)?

  1. A Trigonal pyramid
  2. B Square planar
  3. C Trigonal bipyramidal
  4. D Trigonal planar
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(A) Trigonal pyramid

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\(\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{O}^{+}\)has a molecular geometry of tetrahedral, since there are 4 regions of electron density surrounding the central \(\mathrm{O}\) atom ( 3 hydrogens and 1 lone pair of electrons). The VSEPR shape would be trigonal pyramidal. Hence, the correct option…
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