The correct shape and I - I - I bond angles respectively in I 3 - ion are:

The correct shape and I-I-I bond angles respectively in I3- ion are:
  1. T-shaped; 180° and 90°
  2. Distorted trigonal planar; 135° and 90°
  3. Trigonal planar; 120°
  4. Linear; 180°

Solution

The central iodine atom undergoes sp3d hybridization and has 3 lone pairs of electrons and 2 bond pairs of electrons.

Thus, I3- has trigonal bipyramidal geometry and linear shape .

Shape : Linear, I-I-I Bond angle 180°

Asked in: JEE Main 2021 (24 Feb Shift 2)

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