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The shape of ClO3^- according to valence...

The shape of `ClO_3^-` according to valence shell electron pair repulsion theory will be

A

Planar triangle

B

Pyramidal

C

Tetrahedral

D

Square planar

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The correct Answer is:
B

According to VSEPR theory geometry of `ClO_3^-` will be pyramidal
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