The hybridization state of I in ICl_2^+ is

JEE Main Chemistry question

The hybridization state of I in is

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(D)Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Iodine has 7 valence electrons; in the cation , one electron is removed, leaving 6 electrons around iodine. Two of these electrons form bonds to the two Cl atoms, and the remaining 4

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