Question

A halogen atom combines with another non-metal to form a compound with slight metallic lustre. The halogen atom is

• A. F
• B. Br
• C. Cl
• D. I

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

I

Answer 2

Down the group, non-metallic character decreases. Iodine shows slight metallic character in compounds like IC1 and $ICI_3$.