How is the structure of triiodide ion (I3-) possible?
Aug 20, 2018 · I have seen the structure of triiodide ion (IX3X− I X 3 X) but I cannot understand why this structure is even possible. I have seen in my textbook that IX3X− I X 3 X is formed by …
lewis structure - Formal charges on polyatomic ions - Chemistry …
Why is it that sometimes a polyatomic ion's Lewis structure is adjusted to remove the formal charge on the central ion, but sometimes it is not? For example, in the $\\ce{I3-}$ ion …
Is the triiodide ion polar? - Chemistry Stack Exchange
Dec 10, 2015 · The structure of the triiodide ion places a negative formal charge on the central iodine atom. The molecular geometry is also linear (at least according to VSEPR), and its …
vsepr theory - How do I figure out the hybridization of a particular ...
Mar 17, 2013 · I'm learning how to apply the VSEPR theory to Lewis structures and in my homework, I'm being asked to provide the hybridization of the central atom in each Lewis …
How to draw Lewis dot structures? - Chemistry Stack Exchange
Jun 27, 2013 · If you still have trouble drawing Lewis structure for CO2, watch How to Draw the Lewis Dot Structure for CO2: Carbon dioxide by Dr. Wayne Breslyn. Lewis Structures are …
In certain Lewis Structures, why can oxygen have 3 pairs of lone ...
Mar 6, 2025 · In Lewis structures, oxygen often is shown forming two bonds (either two single bonds or one double bond). Two lone pairs on oxygen will complete the expected octet. It is …
bond - Bonding in the phosphate ion - Chemistry Stack Exchange
I would like to clarify, that in the phosphate anion all oxygens are equal, no double bonds are formed. Phosphorus and oxygen both fulfill the octet rule. The bonding picture I provided in my …
molecular structure - Why does triiodide have only single bonds ...
May 31, 2024 · After all, it disperses formal charge and has a higher bond order. Yet, the triiodide ion being linear shows that the first structure is the correct one. Why? P.S.: A similar question …
bond - Structure of H2S2O3 - Chemistry Stack Exchange
Dec 27, 2024 · For the thiosulfate, one sulfur has an oxidation state of +5 and the other is -1 (see the answer by Yuvanesh for the correct Lewis structure). What is the reason for the increased …
Bond length in ICl2- and ICl2+ - Chemistry Stack Exchange
May 25, 2015 · In $\ce {ICl2+}$, we have to bonds with a bond order of 1 to each of the chlorines. Compared to a bond order of ½ for $\ce {ICl2-}$ this means a shorter bond length. The ion’s …