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Interhalogen Compounds - Chemical Properties

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

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$I C l$ is more reactive than $I_{2}$ because $I - C l$ bond is weaker than $I - I$ bond. A bond between two different atoms is always weaker than that between identical atoms. Consequently, $I C l$ breaks easily to form halogen atoms readily bring out the reactions.

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