Question

In a interhalogen compound XY_n, X is always ______ halogen and exists in a ______ oxidation state.

Answer 1

In a interhalogen compound XY_n, X is always larger halogen and exists in a positive oxidation state.

Explanation:

In interhalogen compounds of general formula XY_n, X is always the larger halogen atom and Y is the smaller one. The halogen X exists in +1, +3, +5 or +7 oxidation states, depending on the value of n, while Y always has an oxidation state of −1.