Question

Which of the following statements is not appropriate regarding the characteristics of interhalogen compounds?

• A. They are not so stable, but none of them is explosive.
• B. They are covalent in nature
• C. They have low boiling points and are highly volatile
• D. They are usually less reactive than halogens (except fluorine)

Answer 1

The correct option is D They are usually less reactive than halogens (except fluorine)

Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens (except fluorine). This is because X–X′ bond in interhalogens is weaker than X–X bond in halogens except F–F bond.