Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): Higher oxides of halogens tend to be more stable than lower ones. | Reason (R): The stability of oxides formed by halogens 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 B
Detailed Explanation
Higher oxides of halogens are more stable due to kinetic and thermodynamic factors, but the reason given, I > Cl > Br, explains the stability of halogen oxides in general, not specifically for higher vs. lower oxides.
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