Which of the following halogens has a tendency to exist as positively charged ions ?
Which of the following halogens has a tendency to exist as positively charged ions ?
A. Iodine
B. Bromine
C. Chlorine
D. Fluorine
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Due to its lowest ionisation energy value, iodine has a tendency to form `I^+` ion as it forms compounds like IC l, ICN etc. which in molten state conduct electricity showing the existence of `I^+` cation
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