Question

Which of the following is not the characteristic of interhalogen compounds?

• A. They are covalent
• B. More reactive than halogens
• C. Have low B.P. and high volatile
• D. Quite unstable but not explosive

Answer 1

The correct option is C Have low B.P. and high volatile

Interhalogen compounds are covalent in nature. More reactive than halogens because of low bond energy due to dissimilar size of atoms in molecule. As the molecule becomes a little polar the boiling point increases due to inter-molecular attraction. They are reactive and unstable because of low bond energy.