${I F}_{6}^{+}$ has a regular octahedron structure.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
$I F_{6}^{+}$
Total valence electrons around I
$= 7 + 6 - 1 = 12$
Total $6$ electrons pairs around I and all are bond pairs
$S N = 6 \Rightarrow s p^{3} d^{2}$ hybridization
which corresponds to regular octahedral structure
$∴$ The given statement is true.

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