Question
Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements
Assertion (A): ICl is more reactive than I2
Reason(R): I-Cl bond is weak than I-I bond
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
D
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Answer
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Explanation
Solution
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A)
- Interhalogen species are more reactive than halogens, so A is right.
- In general, interhalogens compounds are more reactive than halogens (except F).
- This is because X-X’ bond in interhalogens in weaker than X-X bond in halogens except F-F bond.