In the ICl₄^- ion,the electron pairs are arranged around the central iodine atom in the shape of A)a tetrahedron. B)an octahedron. C)a square plane. D)a trigonal bipyramid. E)a trigonal pyramid.

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The ICl4^- ion has a central iodine atom surrounded by four chlorine atoms and one lone pair, making a total of five electron pairs. This arrangement leads to an octahedral electron pair geometry, but with one position occupied by a lone pair, the molecular shape is square planar. However, the question specifically asks about the arrangement of electron pairs, which is octahedral.

In the ICl4- Ion,the Electron Pairs Are Arranged Around the Central

In the ICl₄^- Ion,the Electron Pairs Are Arranged Around the Central