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Question
Comment on the (i) reactivity (ii) colour (iii) physical state of group 17 elements.
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Solution
Group 17 elements or halogens:
- Reactivity: Halogens are the most reactive non-metals, their reactivity decreases down the group. Fluorine is the most reactive halogen and iodine is the least reactive halogen.
- Colour: Fluorine is a pale yellow gas, chlorine is a greenish-yellow gas, bromine is a reddish-brown liquid and iodine is a violet solid.
- Physical state: Gaseous
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