Halogens
Halogens: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Halogens, Atomic and Physical Properties of Group 17 Elements, Group 17: Fluorine Family & Occurence of Group 17 Elements etc.
Important Questions on Halogens
Which of the following statements is/are true?
(i) Halogens are strong oxidising agents.
(ii) is clearly basic while is only feebly basic.

Which of the following halogens exhibit only one oxidation state in its compounds?

When reacts with finely powdered iron, the chloride formed is:


The family of elements having seven electrons in the outermost shell is:

Iodine vapours are violet in colour because the molecules of iodine:



Why does fluorine have exceptionally smaller bond dissociation enthalpy?

What happens, when chlorine reacts with dry slaked lime?

Which of the following Halogen doesn't form any oxide?


On addition of conc. to a chloride salt, colourless fumes are evolved but in case of iodide salt, violet fumes come out. This is because

Which of the following statements is not true for halogens?

Iodine is the most electronegative element of group- of periodic table.

Which of the following halogen is radioactive in nature?

Fluorine does not show positive oxidation state due to absence of:



Name the family of elements to which chlorine belongs.
