Q. The INCORRECT statement about the interhalogen compound ICl3 is:
(A) It exists as a dimer.
(B) Geometry around the iodine is tetrahedral in solid-state.
(C) It decomposes as ICl and Cl2 in gas-phase.
(D) Liquid ICl3 conducts electricity.
Ans: Geometry around the iodine is tetrahedral in solid-state.
Solution: Geometry around the iodine is tetrahedral in solid-state.