What is the atomicity of halogens?

Monoatomic

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Diatomic

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Triatomic

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Octatomic

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B Diatomic
Each halogen has one electron less than the nearest inert gas. As a result, halogens are very reactive elements. They readily share their single unpaired electron with other atoms to form covalent bonds. Thus, all halogens exist as diatomic molecules.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

What are halogen atoms?

In halogens, with the increase of atomic number ...

In halogens, with the increase of atomic number which habit is found

Among halogens, __has the smallest atomic radius.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program