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In ${\left[I_8\right]}^{2-}$ ion, two $I-I$ bonds are larger whereas five $I-I$ bonds are smaller.

• A. 1

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1
${I_8}^{2-}$ has sp3d3 sructure. The 5 bonds lying in the plane are smaller than the 2 bonds lying out of the plane