Question

for the molecule H3O+ provide a structure of the molecule and include the following:- the oxidation state of the central atom - the number of pi and/or stigma bonds - the molecular geometry - the electron geometry - the approximate bond angles

Answer 1

First let's find:

- the oxidate state of the central atom

The central atom is Oxygen. In this case, it's oxidation state number is -2.

- There are 3 sigma bonds.

- The molecular geometry is trigonal pyramidal

- The electron geometry is tetrahedral (There are 4 regions of electron density around the central atom)

- The approximate bond angles are 109.5 degrees.