AP EAMCET2012ChemistryThermodynamics (C)
Bond energy of Cl ₂, Br ₂ and I ₂ follow the order
Options
- ACl ₂> Br ₂> I ₂
- BBr ₂> Cl ₂> I ₂
- CI ₂> Br ₂> Cl ₂
- DI ₂> Cl ₂> Br ₂
Correct answer
A. Cl ₂> Br ₂> I ₂
Step-by-step solution
As the size of atom increases, A-A bond length increases and hence, A-A bond energy decreases. (where A= Cl , Br , I ) The order of bond energy is Cl ₂> Br ₂> I ₂