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MHT CET202611 April 2026Morning ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual

Which of the following is not characteristics of interhalogen compounds?

Options

  1. ACovalent nature
  2. BVolatile but not explosive
  3. CForm addition products with unsaturated hydrocarbons.
  4. DBehave as strong reducing agent.

Correct answer

D. Behave as strong reducing agent.

Step-by-step solution

Interhalogen compounds are formed by the combination of two different halogens. They are covalent in nature due to the small electronegativity difference between the halogen atoms. They are generally volatile solids or liquids (except ClF , which is a gas) and are not explosive. They are highly reactive and form addition products with unsaturated hydrocarbons. Because halogens are highly electronegative, interhalogen compounds have a strong tendency to accept electrons. Therefore, they act as strong oxidizing agent

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