The correct shape and I - I - I bond angles respectively in I 3 - ion are:
- T-shaped; and
- Distorted trigonal planar; and
- Trigonal planar;
- Linear;
Solution
The central iodine atom undergoes hybridization and has 3 lone pairs of electrons and 2 bond pairs of electrons.
Thus, has trigonal bipyramidal geometry and linear shape .

Shape : Linear, I-I-I Bond angle
Asked in: JEE Main 2021 (24 Feb Shift 2)
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