Determine the electron geometry (eg)and molecular geometry (mg)of ICl₂^⁻. A)eg = tetrahedral,mg = bent B)eg = tetrahedral,mg = trigonal pyramidal C)eg = trigonal bipyramidal,mg = linear D)eg = trigonal bipyramidal,mg = trigonal planar E)eg = octahedral,mg = linear

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ICl₂⁻ has 5 regions of electron density (3 lone pairs and 2 bonds), giving it a trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry. The lone pairs occupy equatorial positions, resulting in a linear molecular geometry.

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Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg)and Molecular Geometry (Mg)of ICl₂^⁻