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Interhalogen compounds are more reactive...

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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The correct Answer is:
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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