Question

The $H_3{O}^{+}$ion has the following shape

• A. Tetrahedral
• B. Pyramidal
• C. Triangular planar
• D. "T" shaped

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$H_3{O}^{+}$
total valence $e^{-1}$ count
$\underset{2,6}{O}+\underset{1}{H}+\underset{1}{H}+\underset{1}{H}-e^{-1}=8$
Using Lever rule