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Interhalogen Compounds - Chemical Properties

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Why $I C l_{3}$ is more reactive than $I_{2}$ ?

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Due to the difference in electronegativity, $I - C l$ bond in $I {C l}_{3}$ is weak because of its partially ionic character while $I_{2}$ molecule forms covalent bond which is stronger than $I - C l$ bond.
Hence $I {C l}_{3}$ is more reactive than $I_{2}$ .

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