Question

What is the geometry of $IC{l}_2^{-}$ ?

• A. Trigonal
• B. Trigonal bipyramidal
• C. Octahedral
• D. Square planar

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Hybridization of I in $IC{l}_2^{-}$ is $s{p}^{3}d$ (Trigonal bipyramidal).