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What is the geometry of the IBr2- ion?

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a

Bent with a bond angle of about 90°

b

Bent with a bond angle of about 120°

c

Bent with a bond angle of about 109°

d

Linear

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Three lone pairs and two bond pairs make up the IBr2- molecule. According to the bending rule, all lone pairs should be in an equatorial position for sp3d hybridization in order to reduce lone pair-lone pair repulsion. If all three lone pairs in IBr2- are in this position, both Br will be in conjunction with the axial position, resulting in a linear structure (as all atoms lie in the same line)

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