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(A) The central oxygen atom in $H_3O^{+}$ is $sp^3$ hybridized.It has $3$ bond pairs and $1$ lone pair of electrons,resulting in a total of $4$ electr

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Trigonal pyramidal

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(A) The central oxygen atom in $H_3O^{+}$ is $sp^3$ hybridized.It has $3$ bond pairs and $1$ lone pair of electrons,resulting in a total of $4$ electron domains.According to the $	ext{VSEPR}$ theory,the electron geometry is tetrahedral,but the presence of one lone pair distorts the shape.Therefore,the molecular geometry of $H_3O^{+}$ is trigonal pyramidal.Hence,the correct option is $(A)$.

$A$	$B$
$CH_3OH$	$CH_3OCH_3$

What is the molecular geometry of $H_3O^{+}$?

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