In H3O+ ion there are four electronpairs on the valency shell of the central atom . Out of this 4, oneis lone pair of electrons and other three is bond pair electrons.So it is in trigonal pyramidal geometry. Solution In H3O+ ion there are four electronpairs on the valency shell of the central atom . Out of this 4, oneis lone pair of electrons and other three is bond pair electrons.So it is in trigonal pyramidal geometry..