- Click to edit molecule Draw the Lewis structure of hydronium (H₂O) and then determine its electron domain and molecular geometries. A) tetrahedral / planar B) tetrahedral / trigonal pyramidal C) planar / planar D) trigonal planar / linear E) linear / linear

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**Question:**
Draw the Lewis structure of hydronium (H₃O⁺) and then determine its electron domain and molecular geometries.

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**Diagram:**
The image displays a simplistic representation of two atoms connected by a bond, enclosed in a square frame labeled "Click to edit molecule."

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**Options:**
The options provided for the answer are:

A) Tetrahedral / planar  
B) Tetrahedral / trigonal pyramidal (Highlighted and selected)  
C) Planar / planar  
D) Trigonal planar / linear  
E) Linear / linear  

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**Correct Answer:**
B) Tetrahedral / trigonal pyramidal
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 15 of 46** --- **Question:** Draw the Lewis structure of hydronium (H₃O⁺) and then determine its electron domain and molecular geometries. --- **Diagram:** The image displays a simplistic representation of two atoms connected by a bond, enclosed in a square frame labeled "Click to edit molecule." --- **Options:** The options provided for the answer are: A) Tetrahedral / planar B) Tetrahedral / trigonal pyramidal (Highlighted and selected) C) Planar / planar D) Trigonal planar / linear E) Linear / linear --- **Correct Answer:** B) Tetrahedral / trigonal pyramidal
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