Chapter 14, Problem 14.121P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The precursor, oxo-acid and reaction for formation of the oxide has to be given.  Also, draw the Lewis structure of ${\text{I}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{5}}$.

Concept Introduction:

Lewis structure: This is the only way to show the sharing of electrons between atom in polar covalent bonds or covalent bond.  This is often called as Lewis structure.  This structure denotes valence electrons of an atom by dots and also it shows the way of valence electron distributed within a molecule.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for bonds to the terminal oxygen are shorter than the bonds to the bridging oxygen has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Bond length is inversely proportional to the bond order.

A higher bond order results in a shorter bond for a given pair of atoms.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The balanced equation between ${\text{I}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{5}}$ and carbon monoxide has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Balanced Chemical equation:

A balanced chemical equation is an equation which contains same elements in same number on both the sides (reactant and product side) of the chemical equation thereby obeying the law of conservation of mass.