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Heavier halide is oxidised by lighter halogen. Justify. 

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The oxidation ability of halogens is in the order : `F_(2) gt Cl_(2) gt Br_(2) gt I_(2)`.
Lighter halogen is a stronger oxidant. Heavier halide is less stable, acts as a reducing agent and is easily oxidised.
The reaction that is easily possible among halides and halogens is, `2I^(-)+F_(2)rarr 2F^(-)+I_(2)`
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AAKASH SERIES-GROUP 17 ELEMENTS-EXERCISE - 3.2
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  2. Why elements of group 17 are called halogens?

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  3. Write on the bonding and oxidation states of halogens.

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  4. Fluorine exhibits only - 1 oxidation state whereas other halogens exhi...

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  5. Which element brings about highest coordination number of elements? Wh...

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  6. Iodine exhibits basic properties. Explain.

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  7. Differentiate the products of water on reaction with fluorine and chlo...

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  8. Discuss the oxidation states of chlorine in its compounds.

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  9. Explain the trends in ionisation potential, electron affinity, electro...

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  10. Discuss the ease of formation of hydrogen halides. Write the trends in...

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  11. How do halogens react with water? Give chemical equations.

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  12. Discuss the difference in the reactions of halogens with cold dilute a...

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  13. Discuss the feasibility of oxidising halides, using halogens, sulphuri...

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  14. What are interhalogen compounds? Discuss on the types of these compoun...

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  17. The oxidation of fluoride is very difficult to perform. Why?

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  18. Iodine is liberated in the reaction between KI and Cu^(2+), but bromin...

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  19. Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than the corresponding haloge...

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  21. Fluorine is called super halogen. Why?

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