Chemical Properties of Group 17 Elements
Chemical Properties of Group 17 Elements: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Chemical Properties of Group 17 Elements, Oxidation States and Trends of Reactivity of Halogens, Preparation of Bromine & Preparation of Iodine etc.
Important Questions on Chemical Properties of Group 17 Elements
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:

Concentrated hydrochloric acid when kept in open air sometimes produces a cloud of white fumes. The explanation for it is that

The correct group of halide ions which can be oxidised by oxygen in acidic medium is

Which statement is a false statement?

Which one of the following reaction is not possible?

Which of the following compound is formed when is dissolved in ammonium hydroxide (density )?

Which element of Group- does not show oxidation state?

The negative electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less than that of chlorine. Give reason.

is a stronger acid than . Why?

Fluorine can exist in the oxidation state:

Which one is the strongest reducing agent?

Most powerful oxidizing agent is:

Which of the following halogen disproportionate in water ?

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

Which of the following compound does not exist?

When is added to aqueous solution of , and separately

The stronger oxidizing agent is ____.

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
