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The P-Block Elements

Question
CBSEENCH12006822

Give the formula and describe the structure of a noble gas species which is isostructural with
(a)  ICl4    (b) IBr2       (c) BrO3

Solution

(a) ICI4 —XeF(Square planar)
(b) IBr2 —XeF2(pyramidal)
(c) BrO3 — XeO3 (Linear)