Question
Question: Which of the following is an inter – pseudo – halogen (Pseudo halogen analogues of inter – halogen) ...
Which of the following is an inter – pseudo – halogen (Pseudo halogen analogues of inter – halogen) ?
A
ICN
B
(CN)₂
C
ClF₃
D
ICl
Answer
ICN
Explanation
Solution
An inter-pseudo-halogen is a compound formed between a halogen and a pseudo-halogen, analogous to inter-halogen compounds (e.g., ICl). ICN consists of Iodine (a halogen) and the Cyanide group (CN, a pseudo-halogen). This fits the definition. (CN)₂ is a pseudo-halogen itself. ClF₃ and ICl are inter-halogen compounds.