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How many lone pairs are present in ClI3 ?

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11
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8
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5
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4
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Solution

The correct option is A 11

In ClI3, Cl is the central metal atom and have 2 lone pair on it.

I is bonded with a chlorine atom and each iodine atom is having 3 lone pair on it.

Therefore, the total number of lone pairs = lone pair on Cl + no. of iodine atom× lone pair on iodine atom.

so, total lone pairs = 2 + (3×3) = 11 lone pairs

Hence, option A is correct.

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