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Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than the individual halogens because

A

they are prepared by direct combination of halogens

B

X-X' bond is weaker than X-X or X' -X' bonds

C

they are thermally more stable than halogens

D

there is a large difference in their electronegativity.

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B
Since dissimilar halogens are combined in interhalogen compounds hence the bond between them (X - X' bond) is weaker than homoatomic halogen (X - X or X' - X' bonds).
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  • Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than the individual halogen because:

    A
    two halogens are present in place of one
    B
    their bond energy is less than the bond energy of the halogen molecule
    C
    they have polar bond
    D
    they carry more energy

  • Assertion (A) X-X' bond in interhalogens is weaker than X-X bond in halogens. Reason (R) Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens (except fluorine).

    A
    Both A and R are correct, R is the correct explanation of A
    B
    Both A and R are correct, R is not the correct explanation of A
    C
    A is correct, R is incorrect
    D
    R is correct, A is incorrect

  • In general interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens, except

    A
    `F_(2)`
    B
    `Cl_(2)`
    C
    `Br_(2)`
    D
    `I_(2)`

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