The metal iodide with metallic lustre and high electrical conductivity is · ABC26IN1290
Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Main Group Elements · Topic: Main Group Elements – General · Exam: CSIR NET DEC 2016 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy
The metal iodide with metallic lustre and high electrical conductivity is
(a)NaI
(b)$\mathrm{CdI}_{2}$
(c)$\mathrm{LaI}_{2}$
(d)$\mathrm{BiI}_{3}$
Answer
Answer: C ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
Explanation
LaI₂ (La³⁺, 2I⁻, e⁻ in conduction band) is metallic (c).