JEE Main 2019Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)MediumMCQ

JEE Main 2019 — p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) Question with Solution

JEE Main 2019 (08 Apr Shift 2)

Question

The correct statement about ICl5 and ICl4- is:

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Correct answer
DICl5 is square pyramidal and ICl4- is square planar.

Step-by-step explanation

ICl4-=lp+bp=2+4=sp3d2

Square planar

ICl5 =1 lp+5 bp=6=sp3d2

Square pyramidal.

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