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Question 4
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The ICl4−\text{ICl}_4^-ICl4−​ ion contains two different Group 7 elements.

Use your understanding of electron pair repulsion theory to:

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Draw or describe the shape of this ion, including any lone pairs of electrons on the central iodine atom that influence the shape.

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Explain why the ion has the shape you have drawn/described.

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3.

Suggest a value for the Cl-I-Cl\text{Cl-I-Cl}Cl-I-Cl bond angle.

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