I₄O₉ is a/an

Options

(a) Ionic compound
(b) Covalent compound
(c) Coordinate compound
(d) double salt

Correct Answer:

ionic compound

Explanation:

I₄O₉ is actually I(IO₃)₃. It is an ionic compound.
I(IO₃)₃ ⇌ I³⁺ + 3IO₃⁻