Chemistry - CHEMICAL BONDING Question with Solution | TestHub

The incorrect structure is (B) because ICl₃ has a central Iodine atom with 7 valence electrons. Bonding with three Chlorine atoms leaves two lone pairs on the Iodine (sp³d hybridization), which according to VSEPR theory, must occupy equatorial positions to minimize repulsion, resulting in a T-shaped geometry. The provided image incorrectly shows a trigonal pyramidal-like arrangement with lone pairs in axial/distorted positions.