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Which of the following statements regarding I_(3)^(-) is not correct?

A

The central l atom has five lone pairs of electrons

B

The lone pairs occupy equatorial positions

C

The bond angle I-I-I is `180^@`

D

There two I atoms around central l atom occupy equatorial positions

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D
The lone pairs occupy equatorial positions and the three I atoms occupy top, middle and bottom positions in the trigonal bipyramid giving linear structure with bond angle `180^@`.
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