Chemical Properties of Group 17 Elements

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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

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Which of the following statements is/are true?

(i) Halogens are strong oxidising agents.

(ii) NH3 is clearly basic while PH3 is only feebly basic.

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

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

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

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

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Which statement is a false statement?

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Which one of the following reaction is not possible?

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Which of the following compound is formed when I2 is dissolved in ammonium hydroxide (density =0.88 g/cm3 )?

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Which element of Group-17 does not show +1 oxidation state?

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

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HCl is a stronger acid than HF. Why?

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Fluorine can exist in the oxidation state:

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Which one is the strongest reducing agent?

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Most powerful oxidizing agent is:

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Which of the following halogen disproportionate in water ?

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

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Which of the following compound does not exist?

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When Br2 is added to aqueous solution of NaF, NaCl and NaI separately

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The stronger oxidizing agent is ____. 

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On addition of conc. H2SO4 to a chloride salt, colourless fumes are evolved but in case of iodide salt, violet fumes come out. This is because