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Chlorine is known as superhalogen.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Term "Superhalogen":** - A superhalogen is defined as a halogen that exhibits higher reactivity and electronegativity than typical halogens. 2. **Identifying Halogens:** - The halogens are the elements in Group 17 of the periodic table, which include Fluorine (F), Chlorine (Cl), Bromine (Br), Iodine (I), and Astatine (At). ...
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