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What is formed when halogens combine with each other?


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Halogen family:

  • The elements present in halogen family belongs to group 17 in the periodic table.
  • Example: Fluorine F, Chlorine Cl, Bromine Br and Iodine I.

Interhalogen compounds:

  • When halogens combine with each other, then they form interhalogen compounds.
  • For example: Chlorine monofluoride ClF, Bromine trifluoride BrF3, Iodine pentafluoride IF5, Iodine heptafluoride IF7.

Therefore, interhalogen compound is formed when halogens combine with each other.


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