JEE Main2018ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureActual
Total number of lone pair of electrons in I 3 - ion is:
Options
- A12
- B3
- C6
- D9
Correct answer
D. 9
Step-by-step solution
The structure of I 3 - ion is: As we can see central atom has 3 lone pair and two bond pair and outer atoms has 3 lone pair each. So, there are total of 9 lone pair. Central atom will have sp 3 d hybridisation and linear shape.