Answer to Question #313501 in General Chemistry for Siyabonga

Question

The central atom in the iodite ion, IO2 - , is surrounded by

[1] 1 single bond, 1 double bond and 2 lone pairs of electrons.

[2] 3 bonding pairs and 1 unshared pair of electrons.

[3] 1 bonding pair and 3 unshared pairs of electrons.

[4] 2 double bonds and no unshared pairs of electrons.

[5] 4 bonding pairs and 4 lone pairs of electrons.

Answer 1

1 single bond, 1 double bond and 2 lone pairs of electrons.