Use the VSEPR model to predict the correct molecular shapes for ICl₃ and NO₂^-. A) triangular planar, linear B) triangular pyramidal, triangular planar C) see-saw, linear D) T-shaped, bent E) triangular bipyramidal, triangular planar

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ICl3 has 3 bonded pairs and 2 lone pairs, resulting in a T-shaped geometry. NO2- has 2 bonded pairs and 1 lone pair, resulting in a bent shape.

Use the VSEPR Model to Predict the Correct Molecular Shapes