Use VSEPR Theory to Predict the Molecular Geometry of ICl₃

question 53

Multiple Choice

Use VSEPR theory to predict the molecular geometry of ICl₃.

• A) trigonal planar
• B) trigonal pyramid
• C) trigonal bipyramid
• D) t-shaped
• E) octahedron

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