Question

Which statement is/are correct about ICl₃ molecule – 

(a) All I – Cl bonds are equivalent 

(b) Molecule is polar and non-planar 

(c) All adjacent bond angles are equal 

(d) All hybrid orbitals of central atom having equal s-character

Answer 1

Correct option: (c) All adjacent bond angles are equal

Explanation:

(µ_D ≠0) x > y

Molecule is polar and planar.

Both ‘Cl I Cl are equal

Equatorial I – Cl bond has more s-character than axial I–Cl bond.