Which of the following species has a trigonal pyramidal structure? A)ClO₃^- B)ClO₄^- C)ClO₂^- D)ClO₂

Name: Which of the following species has a trigonal pyramidal structure? A)ClO 3 - B)ClO 4 - C)ClO 2 - D)ClO 2
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The ClO₃^- ion has a trigonal pyramidal structure due to the presence of three oxygen atoms bonded to chlorine and one lone pair on the chlorine atom, resulting in a tetrahedral electron geometry but a trigonal pyramidal molecular shape.

Which of the Following Species Has a Trigonal Pyramidal Structure