Question

Using the VSEPR model, the molecular geometry of the central atom in ClO3- is:_____.a. bent. b. linear. c. trigonal pyramidal. d. trigonal planar. e. tetrahedral.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

it is trigonal planar, because central atom does not have the lone pairs, equal repulsion

Answer 2

The molecular geometry of the central atom in ClO3- will be triangular pyramidal.

What is VSPER model?

The geometry of molecular structures can be predicted using the chemical model known as the valence shell electron pair repulsion hypothesis based on the number of electron pairs surrounding the core atoms of the molecules.

Since ClO3- has a steric number of 4 (one unpaired pair as well as three bonded pairs), can infer that its molecular shape is triangular pyramidal. Its electrical form is tetrahedral, as shown by the Lewis structure above.

Therefore, the correct answer will be option (c).

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