Question

Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Generally, interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens (except fluorine).
Reason (R): $X–X^{\prime }$ bond in interhalogens is weaker than $X–X$ bond in halogens except $F–F$ bond.
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• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than dihalogens because $X-X^{\prime }$ bond in interhalogens are weaker due to difference in electronegativity.