Choose the correct molecular structure for ClO₄^-. A)trigonal bipyramidal B)trigonal planar C)tetrahedral D)octahedral E)none of these

Name: Choose the correct molecular structure for ClO 4 - . A)trigonal bipyramidal B)trigonal planar C)tetrahedral D)octahedral E)none of these
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The ClO4^- ion has a tetrahedral molecular geometry due to the central chlorine atom being surrounded by four oxygen atoms, with no lone pairs on the chlorine, resulting in a tetrahedral shape.

Choose the Correct Molecular Structure for ClO4-

Choose the Correct Molecular Structure for ClO₄^-