4.13 6th Edition: VSEPR formula for I3-

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Sarah Bui 2L
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4.13 6th Edition: VSEPR formula for I3-

Postby Sarah Bui 2L » Sat Nov 24, 2018 9:40 pm

Write the Lewis structure, VSEPR formula, molecular shape, and bond angles for each of the following species:


Why is it that the molecular shape of is linear and not bent?
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Jessica Chen 1F
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Re: 4.13 6th Edition: VSEPR formula for I3-

Postby Jessica Chen 1F » Sat Nov 24, 2018 10:15 pm

The molecular structure for I3- is linear and not bent since the formula is AX2E3 (2 attached atoms, 3 electron pairs), the 3 electron pairs will settle on the axial plane and the other two iodine atoms will settle on the equatorial plane, which will form a linear shape.
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