Statement-1:All halogens except `F_2` are more reactive than interhalogens. Statement-2: Bond in the interhalogens (X-Y) is weaker than X-X bond in th
Statement-1:All halogens except `F_2` are more reactive than interhalogens.
Statement-2: Bond in the interhalogens (X-Y) is weaker than X-X bond in the halogens.
A. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1
B. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 are correct but statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1
C. Statement-1 is correct, but statement-2 is False.
D. Statement-1 is False, but Statement-2 is correct.
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Correct Answer - D
X-Y is polar due to difference in their electronegativities where as X-X bond is non-polar. In X-Y, X is bigger halogen so X-Y bond length is bigger and thus weaker as compared to X-X bond.
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