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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