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ChemistryCHEMICAL BONDINGVSEPR, Bond Angle, Bond Length, Bond EnergyMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice

What are the number of lone pair-bond pair repulsion at in :-

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Answer:
C
Solution:

I(CN)₂⁻ has 5 electron pairs (2 bond pairs + 3 lone pairs) → trigonal bipyramidal arrangement. Lone pairs occupy equatorial positions. Each lone pair makes 2 repulsions at 90° with bond pairs, so total = 3 × 2 = 6.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:CHEMICAL BONDINGSubtopic:VSEPR, Bond Angle, Bond Length, Bond Energy
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