JIPMER2013Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
When Br ₂ is treated with aqueous solutions of NaF , NaCl , NaI separately
Options
- AF ₂, Cl ₂ and I ₂ are liberated
- Bonly F ₂ and Cl ₂ are liberated
- Conly I ₂ is liberated
- Donly Cl ₂ is liberated
Correct answer
C. only I ₂ is liberated
Step-by-step solution
A halogen of lower atomic number oxidises halide ions of higher atomic number. Br ₂+2 NaI 2 NaBr + I ₂