Total number of lone pair electrons in $I_{3}^{-}$ ion is

6

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9

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12

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3

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Solution

The correct option is B $9$
$Each I has 3 lone pair of electrons.$

$∴ 3 I \Rightarrow 9 lone pair.$

Hence, the correct option is B.

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