How do you predict the shapes of the following molecules making use of VSEPR theory ?
`ICl_(4)^(-)`

Explanation

In `ICl_(4)^(-)` ion there are four bond pair and 2 lone pair a total of six electron pairs. These are arranged octahedrally around I atom. To minimise the repulsions between electron pairs the two lp occupy the opposite corners of the octahedron. So `ICl_(4^(-)` ion have square planar structure.