Q.

Which of the following statement(s) is (are) correct for solid ICl3 molecule (it is I2Cl6 in solid state)?

 

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a

All adjacent bond angles are equal

b

All atoms do lie in the same plane

c

There are two three center four electron bonds i.e.  3c-4e bonds

d

All I-Cl bond lengths are not equal

 

answer is A, C, D.

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Detailed Solution

The structure of I2Cl6 can be given as,

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The shape of this molecule is Planar as all atom do lie in one plane. Here, all I-Cl bond lengths are not equal

There are two three center four electron bonds i.e.  3c-4e bonds. So, the option A, C and D are correct.

 

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