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What molecular structure is expected for iodine trichloride ( I C l 3 ​ ) molecule according to VSEPR model ? A T-shaped B See-saw C Trigonal planer D Linear

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

 

Grade:12

1 Answers

ankit singh
askIITians Faculty 614 Points
3 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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