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Grade 12Inorganic Chemistry

What molecular structure is expected for iodine trichloride ( ICl3 ) molecule according to VSEPR model ?
A
T-shaped
B
See-saw
C
Trigonal planer
D
Linear

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5 Years agoGrade 12
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5 Years ago

ICl3 is a inter halogenic compound which is only one that is not a flouride ICl3 has 2 lone pairs and 3 bond pairs. According to VSEPR theory , T-shape is expected for iodine trichloride. But, the original shape is triagonal bipyrimidal.

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