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Question
State the nature of compounds formed when group 17 elements combine with (i) metals (ii) non-metals.
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Solution
- Group 17 elements react with metals to form metal halides which are neutral in nature.
- Group 17 elements react with non-metals to form acidic compounds such as hydrogen halides.
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