Valence Electrons in ICl5 Structure

The video tutorial explains the Lewis structure of ICl5, starting with the total count of 42 valence electrons. Iodine is placed at the center due to its lower electronegativity, with Chlorine atoms surrounding it. Single bonds are drawn between Iodine and Chlorine, using 10 valence electrons. The octet rule is applied to Chlorine atoms, using 40 electrons in total. The remaining two electrons are placed on Iodine, which can hold more than 8 electrons due to its position in period 5. The formal charges for all atoms in ICl5 are zero, confirming the correctness of the structure.

How many total valence electrons are present in ICl5?

• 46

• 40

• 42

• 44

Which atom is placed at the center of the ICl5 structure?

• Chlorine

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Iodine

How many valence electrons are used to form single bonds between Iodine and Chlorine?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

What is the total number of valence electrons used after completing the octet for all Chlorine atoms?

• 42

• 40

• 44

• 38

What is the formal charge on each atom in the ICl5 structure?

• -1

• +2

• +1

• 0