Which one of the following correctly represents the order of stability oxides X2O; (X-halogen)?sss ( — JEE Mains Chemistry Past Papers Chemistry Question
Question
Which one of the following correctly represents the order of stability oxides X2O; (X-halogen)?sss (A) Br > I > Cl (B) I > Cl > Br (C) Br > Cl > I (D) CI > I > Br
Answer: B
💡 Solution & Explanation
Iodine oxygen bond is stable due to the greater polarity of bond and stability of chlorine oxygen bond is due to multiple bond formation with orbital of chlorine atom now, Br lacks both characteristics so, the stability order of oxide is given as I > Cl > Br.
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