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Rose asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 1 decade ago

What is the shape of the hydroxonium ion?

It is a trigonal pyramid right?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Yes, it will be Triagonal pyramidal.

    Hydroxonium ion has a steric number of four. With 3 atoms bonded to the central atom along with a pair of electrons around the central atom, this will give H3O+ that shape.

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