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Why is iodine lustrous despite being a non metal

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iodine is a non-metal. Iodine possess a metallic lustre as iodine atoms exist in a three dimensional crystal structure and hence reflects most of the light the falls upon it.

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Iodine is a lustrous non-metal.

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Q. Question 19
Generally, non-metals are not lustrous. Which of the following nonmetal is lustrous?
(a) Sulphur
(b) Oxygen
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Iodine

Q. Question 19
Generally, non-metals are not lustrous. Which of the following nonmetal is lustrous?
(a) Sulphur
(b) Oxygen
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Iodine

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