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The triiodide ion I(3)^(-) formed by dis...

The triiodide ion `I_(3)^(-)` formed by dissolving iodine in aqueous potassium iodide has which one of the following structures/ geometries ? 

A

Triangular

B

Tetrahedral with one corner occupied by a lone pair of electrons

C

Trigonal bipyramidal with three lone pairs, one occupying the equatorial and two axial positions

D

Linear with bond angle of exactly 180°

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D
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