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What is the geometry and hybridization of the central atom of the following molecules or ions?
$I C l_{4}^{-}$

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In $I C l_{4}^{-}$ , hybridization of central metal atom i.e Iodine is $s p^{3} d^{2}$ .
Geometry is octahedral .
Shape is square planar with two lone pair.

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