Which among the following would be the most reactive?

C l_{2}

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B r_{2}

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I_{2}

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I C l

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Solution

The correct option is D $I C l$
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.

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