Give the Number of Lone Pairs Around the Central Atom

question 12

Multiple Choice

Give the number of lone pairs around the central atom and the geometry of the ion IBr₂^-.

• A) 0 lone pairs, linear
• B) 1 lone pair, bent
• C) 2 lone pairs, bent
• D) 3 lone pairs, bent
• E) 3 lone pairs, linear

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