Which among the following would be the most reactive?
A
Cl2
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B
Br2
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C
I2
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D
ICl
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Solution
The correct option is DICl Interhalogen compounds are generally more reactive than halogens with the exception of Fluorine. This is due to poor overlapping of orbitals in the case of interhalogen compounds.