Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): The oxides of iodine are more stable than those of chlorine.
Reason (R): The stability of halogen oxides generally decreases in the order I > Cl > Br.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context states that the stability order for halogen oxides is I > Cl > Br, which supports the assertion that iodine oxides are more stable than chlorine oxides.
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