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What is the shape of `BO_3^(-3)` ion ?

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`BO_3^(3-)` ion has trigonal planar shape as the central B atom is `sp^2` hybridised.
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  • The geometrical shape of CIO_(3)^(-) ion is -

    A
    trigonal pyramidal
    B
    tetrahedral
    C
    trigonal planar
    D
    trigonal bipyramidal

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