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QJEEM21Chbda9: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM21Chbda9 Solution: The correct shape and bond angles respectively in ion are :

The correct shape and I−I−II - I - I bond angles respectively in I3−I_3^ - ion are :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Linear; 180 ∘^\circ
  • B T-shaped; 180 ∘^\circ and 90 ∘^\circ
  • C Trigonal planar; 120 ∘^\circ
  • D Distorted trigonal planar; 135 ∘^\circ and 90 ∘^\circ

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Hybridisation of central II in I3−I_3^ - is sp3d with 3 lone pair and 2 bond pair.

Shape Linear

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Evening Shift Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 148 English Explanation 1

Lone pair 3 lone pair

Bond angle 180 ∘^\circ (for linear molecule)

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Evening Shift Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 148 English Explanation 2

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