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The electronegativity value of chlorine and iodine are respectively 3 and 2.5. Formula of a binary compound is best represented as

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a

ICl

b

ClI5

c

ClI

d

ClI3

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Given data: Electronegativity of chlorine is 3 and iodine is 2.5.

Concept: Less electronegative  element will be central atom

Detailed solution:

Less electronegative atom will be the central atom. Thus, Iodine will be the central atom. Hence,the correct formula for the binary compound will be ICl.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

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The electronegativity value of chlorine and iodine are respectively 3 and 2.5. Formula of a binary compound is best represented as