The INCORRECT statement about the interhalogen compound ICl3 is

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.