Determine the electron geometry (eg) and molecular geometry (mg) of IBr₄^-. A) eg = tetrahedral, mg = tetrahedral B) eg = octahedral, mg = square planar C) eg = trigonal planar, mg = bent D) eg = tetrahedral, mg = trigonal pyramidal E) eg = trigonal bipyramidal, mg = linear

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IBr4^- has 6 regions of electron density around the central iodine atom, leading to an octahedral electron geometry. With 4 bonded atoms and 2 lone pairs, the molecular geometry is square planar.

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg) and Molecular Geometry (Mg) of IBr4-

Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg) and Molecular Geometry (Mg) of IBr₄^-