Which Statement Best Characterizes the Distribution of Charge in the Hydronium

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes the distribution of charge in the hydronium ion, H₃O⁺?

• A) The positive charge is distributed over all of the atoms in the ion.
• B) The positive charge is localized only on the oxygen atom.
• C) The positive charge is distributed between the three hydrogen atoms only.
• D) The positive charge is localized on only one of the hydrogen atoms.

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