JEE Main201910 Jan 2019Evening ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Among the following reactions of hydrogen with halogens, the one that requires a catalyst is:
Options
- AH 2 + Cl 2 → 2   HCl
- BH 2 + I 2 → 2   HI
- CH 2 + F 2 → 2   HF
- DH 2 + Br 2 → 2   HBr
Correct answer
B. H 2 + I 2 → 2   HI
Step-by-step solution
I 2 is the least reactive halogen. So, its reaction with H 2 requires a catalyst.