The number of species having a non-pyramidal shape among the following is:
$A$. $SO_{3}$
$B$. $NO_{3}^{-}$
$C$. $PCl_{3}$
$D$. $CO_{3}^{2-}$

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $1$

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