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Question

Interhalogen compounds are generally more reactive than their parent halogens (except fluorine). What is the fundamental reason for this higher reactivity?

Answer: A

💡 Solution & Explanation

Interhalogen compounds are generally more reactive than parent halogens (except $F_2$) because the $A-X$ bond is polar and weaker than the non-polar $X-X$ bond of the pure halogens, lowering the activation energy for reactions.

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