MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution

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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 agents, not reducing agents. Answer: Behave as strong reducing agent.