For a Polyatomic Ion Having the General Formula AB₃^n±, Where

question 79

Multiple Choice

For a polyatomic ion having the general formula AB₃^n±, where A is an atom from Group 6A, B is an atom from Group 7A, and the ionic charge is n±, what charge must the ion have in order to yield a molecular geometry that is trigonal pyramidal?

• A) 3-
• B) 1-
• C) 1+
• D) 3+
• E) 5+

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