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Which of the following is pseudo halogen?

A
Cyanide
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Cyanate
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C
Cyanogen
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is C Cyanogen

Cyanogen (CN)2, is called a pseudohalogen because its reactions are similar to halogens. Cyanogen molecules consist of two CN groups – analogous to diatomic halogen molecules, such as Cl2, but far less oxidizing.

Hence option C is correct.


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