The shape of ClO_4^- ion is:

JEE Main Chemistry question

The shape of ion is:

(A)Square planar
(B)Square pyramidal
(C)TetrahedralCorrect
(D)Trigonal bipyramidal

Answer: (C)

Solution

The central Cl atom in has 4 bond pairs and no lone pairs, giving hybridization. With 4 electron domains and no lone pairs, the geometry is a regular tetrahedron. Square

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