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Problem 62c
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Section: Cumulative Problems
Chapter 10: Chemical Bonding II: Molecular Shapes, Valence Bond Theory,and Molecular Orbital Theory
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Given information
The given molecules is 
.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
A sigma bond is formed when two orbitals containing valance electrons overlap.
The atomic number of iodine is 
Therefore the electronic configuration is
Here there is only one electron missing in the valance shell that is 
.
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Principles of Chemistry Molecular Approach
3rd Edition, 2014
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ISBN: 9780321971944