The geometry of electron pairs around I in is:

Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure VSEPR Theory Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 13, 2026

Octahedral

Trigonal Bipyramidal

Square Pyramidal

Pentagonal Planar

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The correct answer is:

hybridisation, hence it should be octahedral.

Due to the presence of one lone pair of electrons, its actual geometry is square pyramidal.

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