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Assertion :Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens (except fluorine). Reason: They all undergo hydrolysis giving halide ion derived from the smaller halogen and anion derived from larger halogen.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
Reactivity- F2> Interhalogen Compounds >Cl2>Br2>I2
Interhalogen bonds are weaker than halogen bonds. Hence, interhalogens undergo hydrolysis giving halide ion derived from smaller halogen and anion derived from larger halogen.

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