Question

The structure of $I{F}_7$ is

• A. square pyramidal
• B. trigonal bipyramidal
• C. octahedral
• D. pentagonal bipyramidal

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$I{F}_7$ Outer orbital diagram of $I$

Seven $s{p}^3{d}^3$ hybrid orbitals forming $s$-bonds with $F$-atoms,

Pentagonal-bipyramidal structure