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The shape of ClO3^(-) is...

The shape of `ClO_3^(-)` is

A

Triangular pyramidal

B

Tetrahedral

C

Triangular planar

D

Triangular bipyramidal.

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The correct Answer is:
A
In `ClO_3^-`, Cl atom assumes `sp^3` hybrid state Since it has three surrounding atoms its geometry is pyramidal.
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