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Q.

An iodide ion may combine with one I2 or two I2 molecules to form I3 and I5 ions. Regarding these ions the correct statements is 

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a

Both have the same number lone pairs of electrons on the central iodine atom

b

I3  is linear but I5 is angular

c

Both I3 and I5 are linear and non polar 

d

I3 is linear but I5 is square pyramidal

answer is C.

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I3 linear the central iodine atom is involved in sp3 hybridization with three lone pairs occupying the three equatorial positons of trigonal bipyramid structure. During the formation of I5 from I3, one on the terminal iodine atom donate a lone pair to I2 molecule and involves in sp3 hybridization with two lone pairs and two bond pairs so it is angular.

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