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Why halogens are coloured gases and they are very reactive ? Comment on it.

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Halogens absorb energy from visible light. Outer electrons absorb energy and get excited to higher energy level. Wavelength corresponding to excitation energy is absorbed by the atom. The complementary colour is emitted. Hence, halogens are coloured.
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