Question

Indicate the type of bond angles present in $I{F}_5$

• A. $90^{\circ }$
• B. $90^{\circ },120^{\circ }$
• C. $90^{\circ },180^{\circ }$
• D. $90^{\circ },120^{\circ },180^{\circ }$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Iodine undergoes $s{p}^3{d}^2$ hybridisation with $5$ bond pairs and one lone pair having square pyramidal structure