In the hydronium ion,H₃O⁺,the electron groups are arranged about the central oxygen atom in a A)tetrahedron. B)square plane. C)pyramid. D)trigonal plane. E)bent structure.

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The hydronium ion (H3O+) has four electron groups around the central oxygen atom. The arrangement of these electron groups is tetrahedral. Therefore, the best choice is A) tetrahedron.

In the Hydronium Ion,H3O+,the Electron Groups Are Arranged About the Central

In the Hydronium Ion,H₃O⁺,the Electron Groups Are Arranged About the Central