The shape of ${\rm{ClO}}_3^ - $ according to VSEPR model is:

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The shape of

\mathrm{ClO}_3^ -

according to VSEPR model is:

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Correct option: B

Pyramidal

Option B (Pyramidal) is correct because in

ClO_3^-

, Chlorine has 3 bond pairs and 1 lone pair, resulting in a pyramidal shape.