The Central Atom in the ICl₄^- Ion Has ________ Nonbonded

question 101

Multiple Choice

The central atom in the ICl₄^- ion has ________ nonbonded electron pair(s) and ________ bonded electron pair(s) in its valence shell.

• A)4, 2
• B)0, 4
• C)2, 4
• D)2, 2
• E)6, 0

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