NEET2022Chemistry-Halogens
NEET 2022 Chemistry Reactivity Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): ICl is more reactive than I₂. Reason (R): I–Cl bond is weaker than I–I bond.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
B
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
C
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
D
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
ICl is more reactive than I₂ because the I–Cl bond is weaker than the I–I bond, making it easier to break and react.
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