Give the Number of Lone Pairs Around the Central Atom

question 3

Multiple Choice

Give the number of lone pairs around the central atom and the geometry of the ion ClO₃^-.

• A) 0 lone pairs, trigonal
• B) 1 lone pair, bent
• C) 1 lone pair, trigonal pyramidal
• D) 2 lone pairs, T-shaped
• E) 2 lone pairs, trigonal

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