A) It has a covalent double bond.

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**Quiz Question: Molecular Iodine (I₂)**

**Question 4 of 22:**
Which of the following is NOT true of molecular iodine, I₂?

A) It has a covalent double bond.

B) It has a covalent single bond.

C) It is a homonuclear diatomic molecule.

D) Each iodine atom has three lone pairs of electrons.

*Note: This question tests understanding of molecular structure and bonding in iodine molecules.*
Transcribed Image Text:**Quiz Question: Molecular Iodine (I₂)** **Question 4 of 22:** Which of the following is NOT true of molecular iodine, I₂? A) It has a covalent double bond. B) It has a covalent single bond. C) It is a homonuclear diatomic molecule. D) Each iodine atom has three lone pairs of electrons. *Note: This question tests understanding of molecular structure and bonding in iodine molecules.*
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Iodine is 17th(VIIA)group element• it has 7 valence shell electrons• So required single electron to complete Octet•

In I2 , there is single bond between Iodine-iodine atom, with three lone pairs on each atom•

 

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