Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I : Chlorine can easily combine with oxygen to form oxides; and the product has a tendency to explode
Statement II : Chemical reactivity of an element can be determined by its reaction with oxygen and halogens
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

• A. Both the Statements I and II are false
• B. Both the Statements I and II are true
• C. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
• D. Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Both the Statements I and II are true

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (B) : Both the Statements I and II are true

Chlorine oxides, Cl2​O,ClO2,Cl2​O6​ and Cl2​O7​ are highly reactive oxidizing agents and tend to explode.