(D) The central iodine atom in $ICl_2^-$ has $7$ valence electrons. It forms $2$ single bonds with chlorine atoms and has $3$ lone pairs of electrons.

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(D) The central iodine atom in $ICl_2^-$ has $7$ valence electrons. It forms $2$ single bonds with chlorine atoms and has $3$ lone pairs of electrons. Total electron pairs = $2 \text{ (bond pairs)} + 3 \text{ (lone pairs)} = 5$. For $5$ electron pairs,the hybridization is $sp^3d$.

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What is the hybridization of the iodine atom in $ICl_2^-$?

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$d^2sp^3$
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$dsp^2$
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$sp^2$
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$sp^3d$

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What is the hybridization of the iodine atom in $ICl_2^-$?

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