Interhalogen Compounds

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Interhalogen Compounds: Overview

This topic describes the interhalogen compounds. These can be defined as molecules that consist of two or multiple halogen atoms. According to experts, most of them are binary.

Important Questions on Interhalogen Compounds

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Chemistry Crash Course (Based on Revised Syllabus-2023)>The p-Block Elements>None>Interhalogen Compounds> Q 1

Give reasons for the following: 

 Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens.

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Chemistry Crash Course (Based on Revised Syllabus-2023)>The p-Block Elements>None>Interhalogen Compounds> Q 2

What is the hybridisation of iodine in IF7? Give its structure.

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Chemistry Crash Course (Based on Revised Syllabus-2023)>The p-Block Elements>None>Interhalogen Compounds> Q 3

The interhalogen compound, which exists in dimeric form is

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Chemistry Crash Course (Based on Revised Syllabus-2023)>The p-Block Elements>None>Interhalogen Compounds> Q 4

Give reason to explain why ClF3 exists but FCl3 does not exist.

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Chemistry Crash Course (Based on Revised Syllabus-2023)>The p-Block Elements>None>Interhalogen Compounds> Q 5

Why is ICl more reactive than I2?