AP EAMCET202021 Sep 2020Evening ShiftChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureActual
What is the shape of ( I ₃⁻ )ion?
Options
- ATrigonal
- BLinear
- CBent
- DTrigonal planar
Correct answer
B. Linear
Step-by-step solution
( I ₃⁻ )molecular geometry is linear. While there are three iodine atoms, one of the atoms has a negative charge which further gives 3 lone pairs of electrons and 2 bond pairs. Hence, the correct option is (b).