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The cation in \mathrm{I}_2 \mathrm{Cl}_6 has a \mathrm{sp}^3 hybridization. Which of the following statements is true about the cation?

Option: 1

The cation has a trigonal planar geometry. 


Option: 2

The cation has a tetrahedral geometry.
 


Option: 3

The cation has a square planar geometry.
 


Option: 4

The cation has a distorted tetrahedral geometry.


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The cation in \mathrm{I}_2 \mathrm{Cl}_6 has a distorted tetrahedral geometry. This is because the \mathrm{sp}^3 hybridization of the cation results in four orbitals that are not all the same size or shape. The distortion is caused by the presence of the lone pairs of electrons on the iodine atom.

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