Question

What might be thShape of molecule KI3?

Answer 1

In KI3, K donates one electron i.e. it is positively charged, so its oxidation state is +1. Since the entire compound is neutral, the triiodide ion must be negatively charged i.e. it should have oxidation state as −1 & exist as I−3 ion. ... I2 is sp³d hybridized, so it has 2 paired & 3 unpaired electrons.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

in KI3, K donates one electron i.e. it is positively charged, so its oxidation state is +1. Since the entire compound is neutral, the triiodide ion must be negatively charged i.e. it should have oxidation state as −1 & exist as I−3 ion. ... I2 is sp³d hybridized, so it has 2 paired & 3 unpaired electrons