Choose the INCORRECT statement about H₃O⁺.

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The chemical formula given, H₃O⁺, represents a molecule with sulfur (S), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H). The incorrect statement is A) There is one π bond. This formula suggests a structure where sulfur is bonded to oxygen, which typically involves a double bond (one σ and one π bond) between S and O in many sulfur-oxygen compounds. However, the correct interpretation of the formula and the context provided in the options suggests that the focus is on the specific characteristics of bonds and electron pairs. Given the details in the other options, which discuss σ bonds, lone pairs, and hybridization accurately, the statement about having only one π bond does not align with common bonding scenarios involving sulfur and oxygen, where double bonds (involving one π bond) are common. However, the precise structure cannot be determined without more context, making the explanation speculative based on typical chemical bonding principles.

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Choose the INCORRECT Statement About H₃O⁺