Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): Interhalogen compounds are generally more reactive than pure halogens. | Reason (R): The X-X' bond in interhalogen compounds is weaker than the X-X bond in pure halogens.

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.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens because the bond between different halogens (X-X') is weaker than the bond between similar halogens (X-X).

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