Which among the following combination of bond pairs and lone pairs is lCl2-CORRECT for ion?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is: A) 2 bond pairs and 3 lone pairs Iodine in ICl₂⁻ has 7 valence electrons + 1 (for the negative charge) = 8 electrons → 4 pairs. 2 pairs form bonds with Cl, 3 are lone pairs → Trigonal bipyramidal arrangement.
Information Booster: • Molecular geometry is linear, due to lone pair-lone pair repulsion.