Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding inter-halogen compounds of ABx types?

• A. x may be 1, 3, 5 and 7.
• B. A is a more electronegative halogen than B.
• C. $FB{r}_3$ cannot exit.
• D. The structures of $Cl{F}_3$ and $I{F}_7$ show deviation from normal structures and could be explained on the basis of VSEPR theory.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A

x may be 1, 3, 5 and 7.

C

$FB{r}_3$ cannot exit.

Interhalogens possible are $ClF$, $\stackrel{+3}{Cl{F}_3},\stackrel{+5}{Cl{F}_5}$ & $I{F}_7$. $F$ can not be $F^{+}soFB{r}_3$ does not exist.