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Standard XII
Chemistry
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The molecular geometry of the hydronium ion is best described by which of the following?
  1. Linear
  2. Trigonal planar
  3. Trigonal pyramidal
  4. Tetrahedral

A
Linear
B
Trigonal planar
C
Trigonal pyramidal
D
Tetrahedral
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The hydronium ion has a trigonal pyramidal geometry and is composed of three hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. There is a lone pair of electrons on the oxygen giving it this shape. The bond angle between the atoms is 113 degrees.
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