Valence bond theory predicts that iodine will use _____ hybrid orbitals in ICl₂^-.

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In ICl₂^-, iodine has three regions of electron density due to the bonds and lone pair. Valence bond theory predicts that iodine will use hybrid orbitals to form these bonds and the lone pair. Since there are three regions of electron density, it requires a hybridization of sp2 (one s orbital and two p orbitals). Therefore, the hybridization of iodine in this molecule would be sp³. Choice C has the correct hybridization but also includes an unnecessary d orbital, which does not play a role in the hybridization of iodine in this molecule.

Valence Bond Theory Predicts That Iodine Will Use _____ Hybrid