the removal of an electron from a $\pi^*$* molecular orbital of $ICl$
an increase in the bond order from 1 in $ICl$ to 1.5 in $ICl^+$
the formation of a paramagnetic species
the removal of an electron from a molecular orbital localized predominantly on Cl
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The Correct Option isA, B, C
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The correct option is (A): the removal of an electron from a $\pi^*$* molecular orbital of $ICl$, (B): an increase in the bond order from 1 in $ICl$ to 1.5 in $ICl^+$ and (C): the formation of a paramagnetic species